EU imposes new sanctions on Russia on third anniversary of Ukraine war
On the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European Union (EU) has imposed its 16th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors of its economy and "military-industrial complex".
As the conflict enters its fourth year, EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine by imposing a new round of sanctions on Russia.
They stressed that sanctions weaken Russia’s ability to continue its special operation against Ukraine and provide crucial leverage in the ongoing effort to end the conflict.
"For three years, Russia has bombed Ukraine, and attempted to take land that is not theirs to take," said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
"This new round of sanctions targets the Russian oil fleet but also those who support the operation of its oil tankers, video game controllers used to pilot drones, banks used to circumvent our sanctions, and propaganda outlets used to spout lies," Kallas said.
The move comes as the EU tries to keep pressure on the Kremlin despite US President Donald Trump undercutting Ukraine and its European allies by launching bilateral negotiations with Russia.
Kallas insisted that the US cannot seal any ceasefire agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin without Ukraine or Europe being involved.
She also highlighted what she claimed were pro-Russian positions being taken up by the Trump administration including the US’s special resolution for the United Nations General Assembly.
The resolution takes a significantly softened language towards Russia and does not call Russia the original aggressor of the conflict.
Kallas said the US “can discuss whatever [it] wants with Putin. But if it comes to Europe or Ukraine, then Ukraine and Europe also have to agree to this deal.”
Trump has sought to follow through on his campaign promises to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict quickly.
His exclusion of Ukraine and the EU from the talks with Russia alarmed many in Europe who believe that his approach is too conciliatory toward Russia and Putin.
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