Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way

The Kyiv Independent · 16.10.2026, 07:59:52

"We supported Trump's energy ceasefire but we see Russia did not respect it, and so we have to increase the pressure," von der Leyen told journalists, before announcing that the EU is working on a new 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.