EU will not lift any sanctions against Russia, von der Leyen says
EU leaders backed a new task force and 70 billion euros in extra aid as Ukraine warned of a 32.6 billion dollar budget gap.
- 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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"It is a realistic amount, and I ask you to find this support, which will help keep Russia behind," the Ukrainian President said during his speech at the European Council.
"The war will cost EUR 155 billion next year, and we need at least EUR 70 billion more on your part," said the President of Ukraine to the Heads of State and Government of the European Union.
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