Ukraine, von der Leyen speaks to Zelensky: ‘20th package of sanctions against Moscow coming soon’

Brussels, 2 February (LaPresse) – “I spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this afternoon ahead of this week’s peace talks. As we approach the fourth year of brutal war against Ukraine, Russia continues to double down on war crimes, targeting civilian infrastructure and homes. Day after day, year after year, Europe’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering. We are sending hundreds of generators to keep the heating and lights on. We have put forward a proposal for a £90 billion loan for the next two years. We are moving towards a unique and unified prosperity project with Ukraine and our US partners. And very soon we will present our 20th package of sanctions’. This was stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X. “It is a matter,” she emphasised, “of increasing pressure on Russia to come to the negotiating table with a genuine intention to make peace”.