European leaders say now not the time to lift sanctions on Russia in message to Trump

Russia warns Europe is blocking Trump's Black Sea truce

The EU has said it will not lift sanctions on Russia until there is a lasting peace deal in Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reacted vehemently to the request from US President Donald Trump and declared that "this is not the right time" to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Russia. Moscow announced that it is willing to accept a US-mediated ceasefire to stop the conflict in the Black Sea, but only on the condition of an easing of international sanctions. The article Keir Starmer rejects Donald Trump's request to lift sanctio…

European Leaders Reject Sanctions Relief for Russia at Ukraine Summit in Paris

European leaders agreed at a summit in Paris on Thursday to tighten sanctions on Russia rather than ease them, as Britain and France outlined plans to send a “reassurance force” to Ukraine after any future peace deal.

European leaders denounce idea of lifting Russian sanctions

Ukraine’s European allies reiterated their viewpoint on Thursday that now is not an appropriate time to lift sanctions on Russia. Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany affirmed after their “coalition of the willing” summit in Paris on Thursday that they will not lift sanctions on Russia — a seemingly coordinated response to the Trump administration’s consideration to do just that. “(There is) complete clarity that now is not the t…

European leaders reject Russian demands for sanctions relief

PARIS — A coalition of European leaders ruled out the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia, one of President Vladimir Putin’s demands to agree to a partial ceasefire with Ukraine.

Europe must work with Trump on the Ukraine issue, as hard as it is. However, as long as Russia does not make concessions, the EU should remain tough on sanctions.