US EditionG7 Needs to Raise Pressure on Russia, Von Der Leyen Says
- On June 15, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada, the head of the European Commission called on the G7 countries to intensify sanctions against Russia in an effort to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- This call followed ongoing conflict, with the EU proposing its 18th sanctions package last week and President Zelensky stating on June 11 that the measures and oil price caps do not go far enough.
- Von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on June 14 to safeguard energy market stability, despite Trump withholding new sanctions and emphasizing sanctions should not hinder ceasefire efforts.
- The EU's 18th sanctions package proposes reducing the G7 oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel, aiming to reduce Russia's war funding, while concerns rise from oil price spikes linked to Middle East tensions.
- The event highlights diverging approaches within the G7 on Russia policy, with Europe pressing for harsher sanctions to end the war and U.S. cautioning on interference with peace talks, indicating uncertain outcomes.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on the G7 countries to strengthen sanctions against Russia at the G7 summit in Canada in order to put more pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.
EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit
"To achieve peaceful strength we must put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire, to bring Russia to the negotiating table, and to end this war. Sanctions are critical to that end," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Ukrainian President Selenskyi calls on the G7 states to put more pressure on Russia before the summit in Canada.
At the summit of the group of seven leading industrial nations (G7), Ukrainian President Selenskyj is also expected to call for a tougher course against Russia before the meeting in Canada.
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