EU and US plan further steps to prevent sanctions evasion via third-country supportRussiathe behavior of. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Joe Biden issued a joint statement after meeting at the White House, in which they said the two countries would take more steps to target third-country actors who help Russia evade sanctions. Von der Leyen emphasized at the news conference that the focus is on preventing Russia from circumventing sanctions.
Deutsche News Agency pointed out that the joint statement did not mention specific measures, nor did it mention China. If it is confirmed that Beijing provides arms support to Russia, the European Union and the United States may impose sanctions on China.
Both countries also expressed their supportUkrainesolidarity. Biden said the United States and the European Union stood by the “brave Ukrainian people” and were willing to provide military aid to Kiev and impose “historic sanctions” on Russia. The joint statement issued by the two pointed out that the two sides are working in unison to limit Russia’s income, while ensuring energy supplies in emerging and developing countries. But no specific measures were mentioned.
President of Uzbekistan thanksNorwaymilitary aid
president of ukraineZelenskyPraise Norway for being an exceptional European ally when it comes to military aid. The NATO member has announced that it will provide Ukraine with a total of $7 billion in aid over the next five years. Norway has set an example for other countries, Zelensky said in a videoconference after meeting Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram in Kiev. Norway also expressed its willingness to provide eight Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Zelensky also mentioned the city of Bakhmut, which has been the scene of fierce fighting for months. He thanked the soldiers for their persistence and said that Bahemut’s defenders would be reinforced. The area is of strategic importance and Ukraine sees the city as a gateway to prevent Russian forces from penetrating further inland.
There was a shortage of sunflower oil after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has now been resolved. Germany’s Oilseed Processors Association (Ovid) said the supply of edible oil had normalized despite the ongoing conflict. “Ukrainian exports of sunflower seeds, sunflower oil and rapeseed have almost returned to pre-war levels and are also reaching Germany,” a spokesman for the association said.Russo-Ukrainian WarPreviously, Ukraine was the world’s largest exporter of sunflower oil.
(DPA, Reuters, AP, AFP)
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