14 minutes agoPressure on Russia increases: Von Der Leyeen announces joint measures B E-US
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and US Senator Lindsey Graham have met in Berlin to discuss co-operation between the EU and the US over sanctions against Russia, Periscope broadcasts. In the summit summary, the European Commission has stressed that the main goal is a real ceasefire, Russia's return to the table [...]
In the summit's summary, the European Commission has stressed that the main goal is a real ceasefire, Russia's return to the negotiating table and the end of the war.
“Pressure works because the Kremlin doesn't understand anything else,” is expressed late der Leyen, according to foreign media.
While, after the meeting, in an X post, she has announced the “construction meeting with Graham, saying the new package of sanctions against Russia is being prepared, and has added that with the US, sanctions will have more effect.
“The EU is preparing the 18th package of strong sanctions, including the reduction of the maximum price of crude oil. These measures, along with US actions, will significantly increase the common effect of our sanctions,” has said von der Leyeen.
