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In Albania, EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia as talks stall

  • On May 16, European leaders met in Tirana, Albania, as the EU prepared a new sanctions package amid stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul.
  • The talks followed Putin's May 11 proposal for direct Ukraine negotiations in Turkey and his refusal to meet Zelensky personally, instead sending mid-level officials.
  • The European Commission is planning new sanctions targeting Nord Stream 1 and 2, increasing financial restrictions, and adding vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet to sanction lists, according to statements made by Ursula von der Leyen.
  • Von der Leyen stated, "He does not want peace, so we have to increase the pressure," emphasizing that "massive" sanctions require US support to succeed.
  • Leaders acknowledged growing difficulties securing unanimous EU member support but agreed that without a ceasefire, they would act together to intensify sanctions on Russia.
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El Universal Chile broke the news in on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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