February 23, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
On the third anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion, the United Kingdom is preparing to announce new measures to support Ukraine and bring the aggressor to justice. The EU is working on a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth EUR 20 billion. The package will include supplies of artillery ammunition, air defense systems, precision missiles, UAVs, and other weapons to strengthen Ukrainian military brigades.
2/23/2025
February 22, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“...Our task is to stand with the Ukrainians, support the Ukrainians, support them in their fight. And if they choose to talk, support them in the negotiations as well,” said UK Defense Secretary John Healey.
2/22/2025
February 21, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“We stand with Ukraine and will take full responsibility for ensuring peace and security in Europe. This is a fundamental interest of France, and I am its guarantor,” said President of France Emmanuel Macron.
2/21/2025
February 20, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The European Union Member States have agreed a new – 16th package of sanctions against russia over its invasion of Ukraine. New restrictions in particular will be directed against exports of russian aluminum and oil. The package introduces a “step–by–step” ban on the import of russian aluminum products and increases the restriction on the sale of crude oil. 73 tankers of the shadow fleet of the rf, 13 russian banks and dozens of persons and companies that contribute to the russian invasion of Ukraine will fall under sanctions.
2/20/2025
February 19, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
At a meeting with US Special Envoy for Ukraine and russia Keith Kellogg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's important role in ensuring Ukraine's financial stability and defense. Von der Leyen reaffirmed the EU's commitment to a just and lasting peace and emphasized that any solution must respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, backed by credible security guarantees.
2/19/2025
February 18, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer has said he is ready to send British troops to Ukraine to ensure the implementation of peace agreements.
2/18/2025
February 17, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
New sanctions against russia will depend on moscow's readiness to hold “good faith” peace talks with Ukraine, the G7 said. “Any new, additional sanctions after February (2025) should be connected to whether the Russian Federation makes real, good faith efforts to end its war against Ukraine, which will ensure Ukraine's long-term security and stability as a sovereign, independent state,” the G7 Foreign Ministers said in a joint statement.
2/17/2025
February 16, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“Peace comes through strength, and we are ready to continue strengthening Ukraine's defence. The only acceptable peace is a sustainable peace that will not allow the aggressor to further threaten Europe and the entire democratic world,” – President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda assured Ukraine of ”ironclad support.”
2/16/2025
February 15, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“There are economic tools of leverage, there are, of course, military tools of leverage, that the United States can use against putin, ” said US Vice President J.D. Vance regarding potential negotiations with russia.
2/15/2025
February 14, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Minister of Defence of Norway Tore O. Sandvik has announced his country’s joining the Drone Coalition working within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Norway has announced its intention to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems worth NOK 1.2 billion (almost $107 million).
2/14/2025
