🌍 Leaders of 25 countries have agreed to increase economic pressure on Russia, particularly through sanctions, and are discussing the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense. This will be an important step to intensify pressure on Moscow and support Ukrainian forces in their fight against aggression.
Source: OBOZREVATEL
📊 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the strengthening of sanctions is already having a noticeable impact on the Russian economy, and this will only increase pressure on the Kremlin. He emphasized that allies are ready to move to the “operational phase” of forming security guarantees for Ukraine after the war.
💪 Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak noted that European countries are highly motivated to achieve peace, although the mechanisms for implementation remain under discussion.
💸 One of the key issues was the possible use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense capabilities. This step faces political and legal obstacles but remains an important tool of support.
🇱🇹 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that all countries are ready to support peace, but practical assistance in the form of peacekeeping missions is not yet planned.
🇮🇹 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed that her country will not send troops to Ukraine, but will continue to support the sanction policy.
🇺🇸 Leaders also expressed their intention to present their proposals to Donald Trump regarding U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine. These guarantees are likely to include air support, intelligence, and border monitoring without the involvement of U.S. troops in the conflict.
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