Throughout a gathering of the EU International Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday 20 October, Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed his European counterparts on the outcomes of the assembly between the presidents of Ukraine and the US and known as for elevated strain on Russia.

Supply: European Pravda, citing Ukraine's Ministry of International Affairs

Particulars: Sybiha knowledgeable EU international ministers concerning the outcomes of the assembly between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Washington and confused the necessity for collective strain on Russia to pressure it in direction of peace.

"It’s attainable to finish Russia's warfare in opposition to Ukraine. However this requires strain, strain and extra strain – the one factor Putin understands," the international minister stated.

Sybiha confirmed that the Ukrainian facet is prepared for a bilateral assembly between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, or a trilateral format with the participation of the US president, and believes such a gathering should be results-oriented. He underlined {that a} ceasefire stays a key aspect of any real peace course of.

The minister additionally famous that the EU's nineteenth sanctions package deal in opposition to Russia stands to change into some of the efficient. He stated he’s assured that its adoption would ship a powerful sign of EU unity and resolve. He added that the choice is predicted "very quickly".

Sybiha emphasised the significance of strengthening restrictions on Russian diplomats, calling such a step "the correct response to Russia's escalating hybrid actions in Europe".

He urged the EU to assist Ukraine get by way of its fourth wartime winter amid Russian assaults on the power sector by offering further power provides and gear.

The minister additionally confused the pressing want for European assist in bolstering Ukraine's air defence capabilities and the bodily safety of power amenities.

Background:

• Kaja Kallas, EU Excessive Consultant for International Affairs and Safety Coverage, stated that the EU's nineteenth sanctions package deal in opposition to Russia may very well be authorized on Thursday 23 October.
• The package deal is predicted to incorporate further tariffs on items from Russia and Belarus and sanctions concentrating on the Russian power and monetary sectors.
• On 18 October, Austria introduced that it could assist the adoption of the brand new sanctions package deal, eradicating one of many key obstacles to the vote.

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