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Von der Leyen and Vance are considering coordinated sanctions against Russia

Meanwhile, the European Union is preparing a series of sanctions against Moscow beste bat - the nineteenth since the war began.

Paris (France), 04/09/2025.- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (2-R) speaks with Finland's President Alexander Stubb (3-R) as they wait for the start of the Coalition of the Willing Summit at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, 04 September 2025. European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Paris on 04 September 2025 in a renewed effort to pressure Russia's President Vladimir Putin after he vowed that Russia will continue fighting in Ukraine if no peace deal is reached. (Finlandia, Francia, Rusia, Ucrania) EFE/EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL MAXPPP OUT
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Stock Photo: Europea Press

To coordinate new sanctions against Russia recently spoke Ursula von der Leyen J President of the European Commission and\u00A0J D. Vance US Vice President.

"The idea is to maintain a united front inthe area of sanctions, because the more we coordinate with our partners, the more effective we are, "said CommissionChief Spokeswoman  Paula Pinho at the organization's press conference this Friday.

The spokesman has given several examples of this cooperation, such as the joint efforts with the G7 around the Russian oil price ceiling , which "are producing good results."

"We have seen that sanctions are effective and will therefore continue to put pressure on the Russian war economy, increasing the cost to Russia of not participating in the peace talks and finally bringing President Putin to the negotiating table, "he added.

Meanwhile, the European Union is preparing another round of sanctions against Moscow, the nineteenth since the start of the war.

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