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EU Leaders Reject Sanctions Lift Amid Ceasefire Talks

3/27/2025

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European leaders, led by President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelensky, stand firm against lifting sanctions on Russia as ceasefire talks unfold. The EU emphasizes that sanctions will persist until Russian troops leave Ukraine. Zelensky cautions that any concessions could strengthen Putin's resolve, jeopardizing the fragile path to peace.

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European leaders, led by President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelensky, stand firm against lifting sanctions on Russia as ceasefire talks unfold. The EU emphasizes that sanctions will persist until Russian troops leave Ukraine. Zelensky cautions that any concessions could strengthen Putin's resolve, jeopardizing the fragile path to peace.