EU considers easing sanctions against Russia in case of ceasefire – Sky News
Ukraine's allies are assessing the possibility of easing sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is reached in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Source: Sky News citing sources close to the EU Council, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The sources stated that Ukraine's allies are considering the gradual easing of sanctions against Russia if a full ceasefire is reached.
They said sanctions would be reinstated if any violations happen.
They hope that a 15-day ceasefire will be agreed immediately (with sanctions remaining in force during this period) before "a more structured pause in fighting" in Ukraine is established.
Separately, sources in the Italian government told Sky News that they would insist during a video conference on 13 August that US President Donald Trump involve Europe in his talks with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine.
"He's been asking European countries to invest more on military spending, so we must be involved in these decisions," an Italian diplomat explained.
The sources added that Italy would stress the need for clear military, economic and political guarantees for Ukraine during the talks.
Background:
- Trump and Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on 15 August.
- CNN reports that Trump and Putin will meet at a military base, although the White House wanted to avoid this.
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