The European Union has made it clear that sanctions against Russia will not be lifted unless Moscow fully withdraws its troops from Ukraine. EU officials reaffirmed that any changes to the sanctions regime require unanimous approval from all member states. Russia had reportedly sought sanctions relief, including the reconnection of a key agricultural bank to SWIFT, as part of negotiations for a ceasefire and the restoration of the Black Sea Initiative. However, Brussels has rejected these demands, emphasizing that sanctions will remain in place until Russia meets the EU’s conditions. This stance underscores the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Moscow.
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EU rejects Russian ceasefire demand for sanctions relief
Brussels has rejected Russia’s demand to lift EU restrictions on a key agricultural bank as part of a partial ceasefire deal, saying its sanctions regime will stay in place until the “unconditional withdrawal” of Moscow’s troops from Ukraine.
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