“These conversations can only be conducted after specific steps to peace by the Russian Federation, the politician said.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
These conversations can only be conducted after specific steps to peace by the Russian Federation, the politician said.
Ursula von der Liaien spoke about withdrawing sanctions from Russia / UNIAN collage, photos UNIAN, OPIt is too early to speak about the potential withdrawal of sanctions from Russia. As of now, there are no specific steps from the Russian Federation to reach peace.
The President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Lyen said this at a joint press conference with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the countries who came to Kiev for the Summit “Support Ukraine”. According to her, sanctions have a huge impact on the Russian economy – they have led to huge inflation, raising interest rates.
Von Der Liaien also added that the company’s sanctions are leaving Russia.
“Sanctions are impressive and they are part of our approach” peace at the expense of power. ”
At the same time, she added that there is no long -term peace agreement at this time, so it is too early to talk about potential withdrawal of sanctions.
“These conversations can only be conducted after we see any specific steps from the Russian side,” said Ursula von Der Lyen.
Withdrawing sanctions fromAs reported by the media, during negotiations in Riyadh on February 18, Russia asked the United States to unlock frozen state assets and weaken sanctions imposed against it.
Subsequently, Bloomberg wrote that the United States could review sanctions imposed against Russia if it would be useful to reach peace in Ukraine. US Finance Minister Scott Bessent said Washington is ready to either strengthen or abolish the Kremlin’s readiness restrictions for negotiations.
Meanwhile, EU countries have approved the 16th Package of Sanctions against Aggressor. The new package affects the vital sectors of the Russian economy and is aimed at further weakening the ability of the Russian regime to carry out its illegal, unexpected and unjustified aggressive war against Ukraine.
The EU Council agreed with a list of 83 individuals and legal entities, which includes 48 individuals and 35 companies involved in actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
In addition, the EU Council initiated two new criteria that will allow the European Union to introduce restrictive measures against individuals and legal entities that own or control the vessels of the shadow fleet of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, as well as against those who support or benefit from the Russian military industry. .
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