EU Will Keep Increasing Pressure On Russia Until It Shows Genuine Commitment To Peace — Costa
The European Union will keep increasing sanctions pressure on Russia until it demonstrates genuine commitment to peace. This was stated by European Council President António Costa during celebrations marking Ukraine's Independence Day on Sofiivska Square, UATV English reports. "This summer, more than ever, we're seeing the war drain Russia's resources. Our sanctions are also having an effect. We…
The European Union plans to continue increasing sanctions on Russia until it shows a genuine commitment to peace, according to European Council President António Costa. This was stated during events commemorating Ukraine's Independence Day on Sofiivska Square in Kyiv, as reported by UATV English. Costa emphasized that the war is draining Russia's resources, and the EU's sanctions are having an impact.
He reiterated that the EU will keep upping the pressure on Russia until it ceases the killing and demonstrates a genuine commitment to peace. Costa also highlighted that the EU will support all serious initiatives towards achieving peace in Ukraine, which must reaffirm its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The celebrations on Independence Day were attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his wife Olena Zelenska, and foreign dignitaries.
Additionally, a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing is scheduled to take place in Kyiv on the same day.
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