The key facts

  • Ursula von der Leyen announced the preparation of a 22nd sanctions package against Russia
  • The EU is also preparing a proposal to finance Ukraine's needs in 2027
  • Both documents will be presented before the next European Council summit

Announcement Made at the Summit in Dublin

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday, at the opening of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Dublin, that the European Union is preparing a 22nd sanctions package against Russia. According to her, a proposal on how to cover Ukraine's financial needs in 2027 is being prepared in parallel.

Timeline for Presentation and Position on Negotiations

“We will present the sanctions package and the proposal on financial needs before the next European Council,” von der Leyen told journalists. She did not disclose the specific content of either document. The European Commission President also welcomed the peace talks in Abu Dhabi and the participation of Europeans in them to defend the bloc's interests, adding: “We will support Ukraine, whether in wartime or in peacetime.” Details of the talks in Abu Dhabi and the parameters of the 2027 financing were not provided in her statements.