US, Costa: ‘Decision on Russian oil is worrying; it affects EU security’

Brussels, 13 March (LaPresse) – ‘The United States’ unilateral decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports is very worrying, as it has an impact on European security’. This was stated on X by European Council President Antonio Costa, following the US’s temporary lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. “Increasing economic pressure on Russia,” he emphasised, “is crucial to ensure it agrees to serious negotiations for a just and lasting peace. The easing of sanctions increases Russia’s resources to wage its war of aggression against Ukraine.”