The EU is ready to strengthen sanctions for the new aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine – head of the European Commission

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced readiness to expand sanctions against the Russian Federation for new aggressive actions.

UA informs this with reference to her Twitter.

According to Ursula von der Leyen, any further aggressive actions against Ukraine will be of high cost for Russia.

“We can increase and expand the existing sanctions, or approve new ones, if necessary” – said President of the EC.

The official also said that in the Normandy format, Germany and France play the role of moderators and observers, and Russia is one of the parties to the armed conflict in Donbas.

Earlier, the President met with the President of the European Council.

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