EU will not lift any sanctions against Russia, von der Leyen says
EU leaders pledged continued support as Zelensky pressed for 70 billion euros more and praised reforms that advanced Ukraine’s membership bid.
- 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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Zelensky asks EU for extra $79 billion to sustain Ukraine’s war effort
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday asked European Union leaders to provide Kyiv an extra 70 billion euros (US$79 billion) in funding next year to help it keep fighting Russia. “The war will cost 155 billion euros next year. And we need at least 70 billion euros more from you – for defence, for weapons and for our resilience,” Zelensky said in a speech at an EU summit in Brussels. “This is a realistic amount. And I ask you to find t…
Ukraine needs at least 70 billion euros from the EU, this is a realistic amount - Zelensky <p>Zelensky said that next year the war will cost 155 billion euros. He asked the EU to allocate additional 70 billion to Ukraine for Defense and Resilience.</p>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday called on European Union leaders to provide Kyiv with an additional €70 billion ($79 billion) in funding next year to help it cope with its current crisis. "The cost of the war will reach €155 billion next year. We need at least an additional €70 billion from you for defense, weapons, and for our resilience," Zelenskyy said in a speech at an EU summit in Brussels. "This is a realistic amount, and…
Economic and military support to Ukraine has been secured for 2026, but for 2027 it has only been partially covered - Volodymyr Zelensky's speech The post Zelensky: He asked the EU for an additional 70 billion euros for 2027 appeared first on in.gr.
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