News 360 10 January 2023 - by Daniel Stewart
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has advised on Tuesday that she will present a new round of sanctions against Belarus for its collaborative role in the Russian aggression against Ukraine, in the framework of continued support for Kiev and pressure against Moscow and its allies.
Speaking at a press conference from NATO headquarters, where Von der Leyen has signed together with allied Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and President of the European Council Charles Michel, the new declaration of cooperation of the European Union and NATO, raising new restrictions against Minsk for its military support to Moscow in the context of the aggression against the neighbouring country.
"We will continue to do everything in our power to support the brave people of Ukraine. We will keep up the pressure on the Kremlin for as long as necessary with a sanctions regime that bites," the German politician defended to point out that punitive measures will be extended to those who militarily support Moscow, at which point she mentioned Belarus, which has allowed Russia to use its territory to launch attacks against Ukraine, or Iran, which is already the target of European sanctions for the supply of kamikaze drones that Russia uses against civilian targets in Ukraine.
At this point, the leader of the European Executive has advanced that she will put on the table new sanctions that she has circumscribed to Minsk, "in response to its role in the war in Ukraine". She also assured that Europe will continue to provide "humanitarian, economic and security assistance" to Ukraine "as long as necessary".
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
