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Von der Leyen Welcomes New U.S. Senate Sanctions Against Russia
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Von der Leyen Welcomes New U.S. Senate Sanctions Against Russia

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed new U.S. Senate sanctions against Russia's energy sector.
  • She stated that joint, tough sanctions by Europe and the U.S. can effectively cut off Russia's war funding.
  • Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of historical partners acting together to achieve common goals.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has lauded the U.S. Senate's approval of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector. The measure, previously championed by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, marks a significant step in international efforts to curb Russian aggression.

Following the EU's 21st package (of sanctions), I welcome the U.S. Senate's approval of the Graham Act.

— Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President's reaction to the U.S. Senate's sanctions approval.

In a statement on the social platform X, von der Leyen expressed her support, noting, "Following the EU's 21st package (of sanctions), I welcome the U.S. Senate's approval of the Graham Act." She stressed the collaborative nature of these actions, highlighting that "Together, let's dry up the means Russia has to continue a war it cannot win."

Together, let's dry up the means Russia has to continue a war it cannot win.

— Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President's call for joint action to cut off Russia's war funding.

Von der Leyen underscored the power of coordinated action between Europe and the United States. "With tough, complementary sanctions, Europe and the U.S. can once again show what historical partners can achieve when they act together," she stated. This unified front aims to diminish Russia's financial capacity to sustain its military operations.

With tough, complementary sanctions, Europe and the U.S. can once again show what historical partners can achieve when they act together.

— Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President's statement on the strength of transatlantic cooperation against Russia.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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