Deal is 18th such package since Ukraine invasion as Ursula von der Leyen says EU is ‘striking the heart of Russia’s war machine’Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, offered Ukraine’s (brief) response to the sanctions in his customary emoji-heavy way, by replying to Kallas’s comments with two emojis: of a handshake, and of a flexed muscle.I think that means he’s happy w…
EU agrees new Russia sanctions after Slovakia drops opposition – Europe live
July 18, 2025