EU preps 22nd Russia sanctions as von der Leyen warns peace won't be easy
Ursula von der Leyen welcomed renewed momentum toward peace in Ukraine but warned the path won't be easy. She said backing Kyiv and keeping pressure on Russia is the best way to get Moscow to the table, and announced a 22nd EU sanctions package is coming. EU leaders also named five countries plus EU institutions to represent Europe in the next round of talks.
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At a press conference, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed "the renewed momentum to move things forward to a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine. She cautioned that the path to peace "will not be easy." She argued that "the best way to get Russia to the table is to keep up our support for Ukraine and to keep maximum pressure on Russia." She also announced the European Commission will "soon" prepare its 22nd package of sanctions against Moscow.
European Council President Antonio Costa said EU leaders agreed on Europe's representation for the next round of multilateral talks on Ukraine. France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, plus EU institutions, will represent Europe in those talks.
TopicsUrsula von der Leyen · European Commission · Ukraine · Russia · Antonio Costa · European Council · France · United Kingdom
Source: breakingthenews.net
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