{
  "id": 16043326,
  "title": "“Sanctions Will Remain In Effect Until The War Ends”: Von Der Leyen Rules Out Easing Restrictions On Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/sanctions-will-remain-in-effect-until-the-war-ends-von-der-leyen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/sanctions-will-remain-in-effect-until-the-war-ends-von-der-leyen-rules-out-easing-restrictions-on-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European Union leaders have firmly declared that sanctions against Russia will persist until the ongoing conflict ends. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, made this statement at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. According to UATV English, she reiterated that the EU stands firm on its stance, despite ongoing discussions and attempts to weaken the sanctions policy.\n\nVon der Leyen explained that the energy sanctions were imposed due to Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. She reiterated her firm position, emphasizing that Europe will never again rely on Moscow for energy. The EU president also highlighted the importance of learning from past experiences, noting that Russia is not a dependable energy supplier, as demonstrated by its repeated use of energy dependence as a weapon to exert pressure on others.\n\nIt was recently announced that the EU is set to introduce a 22nd sanctions package targeting Russia. This package, the largest since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, encompasses nearly 1,600 individuals and organizations.",
  "summary": "The European Union will not lift energy sanctions against Russia until it stops waging war against Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated this, while speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, FREEДOM TV channel's special correspondent in Europe reports, UATV English relays. She emphasized that Brussels's position remains unchanged, despite debates and attempts…",
  "key_points": [
    "EU sanctions on Russia will remain until war ends",
    "Ursula von der Leyen, EU President, reaffirms stance",
    "New 22nd sanctions package announced targeting 1,600 individuals/organizations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The refusal to ease restrictions signals a permanent shift in European energy strategy, prioritizing long-term security over the previous reliance on Moscow as a dependable supplier.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}