2:08 a.m .: Brussels prepares “smart sanctions” against Moscow on oil imports
The European Union is preparing "intelligent sanctions" against Russian oil imports, the British daily The Times reported on Monday (April 25th), quoting the Vice-President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis.
“We are working on a sixth sanctions package and we are considering resorting to some kind of oil embargo. When we impose sanctions, we must do so in a way that amplifies the pressure on Russia while minimizing the collateral damage that could hit us," Valdis Dombrovskis told The Times.
12:15 a.m .: V. Zelensky congratulates Macron on his re-election
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday congratulated his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on his re-election.
"Congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron, a true friend of Ukraine, on his re-election!"
tweeted Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I wish him further success for the good of the (French) people. I appreciate his support and I am convinced that we are moving forward together towards new common victories. Towards a strong and united Europe!"
he added.
With AFP and Reuters
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