EU will not lift any sanctions against Russia, von der Leyen says
- On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels, Belgium, for the second day of an EU leaders' summit, ready to discuss support for Ukraine's energy grid, the 2027 budget, and the EU membership bid.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa stated the EU will not lift sanctions against Russia, asserting Russia failed to respect Trump's energy ceasefire.
- Von der Leyen announced the European Union is working on a new 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, declaring "we have to increase the pressure." This follows Russia's ceasefire violations.
- Costa and von der Leyen congratulated President Volodymyr Zelensky for passing reforms allowing Kyiv's EU membership bid to proceed earlier this week, with Costa stating, "you can count on us."
- Officials plan to announce a dedicated task force to help Ukraine advance the rule of law, a requirement for the country to unlock essential support funds and achieve EU membership.
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EU will not ease sanctions against Russia and will continue to support Ukraine — von der Leyen and Kostya
EU LEADERS have confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine.
The European Union does not intend to withdraw its support for Ukraine and calls for increased pressure on Russia, as Antoniu Kosta said before the European Council meeting, where leaders will discuss further assistance to Kiev.
"You can count on us," assured European Council President Antonio Costa shortly before the start of the second day of the European Summit.
The Ukrainian President is visiting Brussels for a summit of the Twenty-Seven.
On arrival on the second day of the EU summit, the head of the European Commission of Ursula von der Lien went out to journalists at the company of Vladimir Zelensky and the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, promising "not to remove any recession from Russia" and to accelerate work on the 22nd package of sanctions.
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