The EC ruled out lifting sanctions against Russia in the event of a truce in Ukraine

The European Union (EU) has no plans to ease anti-Russian sanctions in the event of a diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. This was announced on August 14 by the representative of the European Commission (EC) Ariana Podesta.

"You can be sure that we will fully maintain the sanctions pressure on Russia, everything else is pure speculation," she said at a briefing recorded on the website of the EC audiovisual service.

Podesta also denied reports by the British TV channel Sky News that the EU is allegedly exploring the possibility of easing sanctions in the event of a truce in Ukraine. The EC representative recalled that the European Union has already adopted 18 packages of sanctions against the Russian Federation, and preparations are underway for the 19th.Газета.Ru ".

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Sky News reported on August 13 that the EU is allegedly considering the possibility of easing sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire agreement is reached in Ukraine. On the same day, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that in the event of an unsuccessful outcome of the Russian-American summit in Alaska, Washington could strengthen sanctions. He clarified that following the meeting, sanctions could be either tightened or weakened.

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