EU deadlocked on changes to Russia sanctions ahead of key Ukraine, Greenland talks - Europe live

Without an agreement sanctions on nearly 3,000 entities accused of supporting the war on Ukraine will lapse at the end of the day During their last night’s meeting, France’s Macron and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy discussed Russia’s continuing strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which the French president said “threaten to deprive millions of families of heating and electricity.” “France will stand by Ukraine to face the winter, and the G7 Energy will also be mobilised at its side,” Macron added. “We are strengthening its air defence with the signing of a contract for the delivery of radars, as well as the supply of interceptors. I also discussed this support with President Trump, as well as the prospect of an energy truce and a moratorium in the Black Sea, which we support. This will be a key issue in the negotiations that must resume and that must lead to a just and lasting peace.” Continue reading...