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EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live

The Guardian World · 16 October 2026 at 10:23

EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live

European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way.

Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Trump repeated his views of the two leaders involved in the conflict.

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EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live

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