"Selensky ready, Putin not": Von der Leyen announces further sanctions against Russia
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Key FactsEU Plans New Sanctions Against Russia
May 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Von der Leyen announced a new sanctions package after Russia rejected a ceasefire.
- The package will include measures against Nord Stream 1 and 2, as well as the Russian financial sector.
- These actions aim to diminish Russia's oil revenues.
- The already prepared 17th sanctions package is set to be officially approved next week.
President Zelensky was ready for the meeting - President Putin never showed up.— Ursula von der Leyen regarding the negotiations between Zelensky and Putin.
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"Selensky ready, Putin not": Von der Leyen announces further sanctions against Russia
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