💼 The European Union is working on the 18th sanctions package against russia together with American partners, according to German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius.
Source: Censor.NET
📆 The initiative follows a statement made on May 10 during the visit of European leaders to Kyiv. Cornelius said that all sanction options are currently under active consideration, and their effectiveness increases thanks to joint actions with Washington.
🤝 Chancellor Friedrich Merz is closely cooperating with European and American leaders. Work on sanctions intensified after the expiration of the 30-day ceasefire ultimatum.
🌊 One of the points in the package may address the Nord Stream gas pipeline, which has the support of the German government.
📞 Details of the package are expected to be discussed during a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump, the president of Ukraine, the dictator of russia, and European leaders.
🕊️ Cornelius emphasized that the sanctions aim to force russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire to start the peace process.
🌍 He highlighted the unity and determination of Western countries and confirmed the effectiveness of sanctions, even if their impact is publicly underestimated.
🇨🇳 Separately, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christian Wagner said that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed the war in Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart.
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