EU Leaders Vow Continued Support for Ukraine and Plan 22nd Sanctions Package Against Russia

European Union leaders, including European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed their commitment to providing financial and military support to Ukraine and advancing its EU accession process. They announced work on a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, criticizing Moscow for not respecting an energy ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This stance highlights a divergence from recent U.S. actions regarding Russian sanctions.