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EU sanctions on Russia would need US backing, say diplomats

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May 15, 2025

Trump backs Putin's call for direct talks with Kyiv, marring EU leaders' efforts

EU sanctions on Russia would need US backing, say diplomats

BRUSSELS/PARIS - "Massive" sanctions that European leaders threatened to impose on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine face formidable political obstacles and would need US support to succeed, said officials and diplomats.

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland declared in Kyiv on May 10 that Russia would be hit by new punitive measures if it did not heed calls for a 30-day ceasefire within days.

That pledge failed to move the Russian leader, who instead called for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15. US President Donald Trump backed that call, undermining the European leaders' efforts to show Mr Trump was firmly on board with their threat.

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