US EditionUkraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers
- Ukraine is presenting a 40-page white paper to the EU, urging tougher sanctions against Russia including asset seizures and sanctions on some oil buyers next week.
- This push follows US President Donald Trump's decision not to impose new sanctions, which has created uncertainty and slowed multilateral coordination on economic pressure against Russia.
- The white paper emphasizes the unprecedented sanctions the EU has imposed, proposes faster asset seizures, sending funds to Ukraine, and considers secondary sanctions on large buyers like India and China.
- Experts note that while the EU must assume a stronger role, it lacks the US dollar's global influence, and American withdrawal would undermine EU unity and overall sanctions effectiveness.
- The EU and Britain have imposed additional sanctions and continue exploring ways to maintain pressure on Moscow independently, amid ongoing hopes Washington will rejoin the effort.
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Increased Demands to Seize Russian Assets: "Would Have a Huge Impact"
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