EU adopts 1,600 new sanctions against Russia as election debates continue

EU sanctions Ukraine elections Russia-Ukraine war frozen Russian assets Kaja Kallas

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union has adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex. This represents the largest single expansion of the bloc’s sanctions list since the conflict began, with over half of the new measures targeting the production chain for ballistic missiles.

Regarding the possibility of elections in Ukraine, Kallas stated that she is confident elections will be held if sufficient pressure is applied to Russia to end the war. She noted that most constitutions prohibit elections during active warfare and emphasized the need to maintain national unity.

In response to discussions regarding Ukrainian elections, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin is prepared to order a cessation of attacks on Ukraine specifically on election day, provided Kyiv chooses to hold votes. However, Peskov suggested that the Ukrainian leadership lacks the political will to hold them.

Additionally, the EU is exploring the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction, a move Kallas described as logical given Russia's responsibility for the damages. Meanwhile, President Zelensky expressed readiness for an energy ceasefire but noted that Russia has yet to meet the conditions proposed by US President Donald Trump.

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Dmitry Peskov · Donald Trump · European Union · Kaja Kallas · Russia · Ukraine · United States · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelensky · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[● 7 SOURCES] The EU has adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex. etv.me · ohridsky.com · nova.rs · www.telesurenglish.net · skopje1.mk · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Ukraine will hold elections if pressure is applied to Russia to end the war. etv.me · ohridsky.com · novini247.com · nova.rs · republika.mk
[● 3 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin is prepared to order a cessation of attacks on Ukraine specifically on election day if Kyiv chooses to hold votes. pogled.ba · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.guvengazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over half of the new EU sanctions are linked to the production chain for ballistic missiles. www.telesurenglish.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that President Zelensky does not deserve a break from hostilities. www.index.hr
[● 2 SOURCES] EU foreign ministers approved the largest single expansion of the bloc’s sanctions list since the start of the conflict. skopje1.mk · www.telesurenglish.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The EU is considering using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's recovery. skopje1.mk · www.standartnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Zelensky stated Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire but noted Russia has not yet met conditions set by Donald Trump. www.telegraf.rs