In her annual State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the EU is gearing up for a 19th package of sanctions on Russia, aiming to accelerate the phase-out of Russian fossil fuels and crack down on its so-called "shadow fleet."
Since the war began, the bloc has provided nearly €170 billion in military and financial assistance to Ukraine. To keep the support long-term, the EU is planning a "Reparations Loan" financed by immobilized Russian assets.
Key moves include:
- Forming a "Drone Alliance" with Ukraine to maintain battlefield edge 🤖
- Launching an "Eastern Flank Watch" for real-time space surveillance 🌌
- Building a "drone wall" along Europe’s eastern border 🛡️
On the other side of the Channel, the UK government announced mass production of Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones to counter Russian missiles and one-way attack drones. With a commitment of £4.5 billion this year, it's the UK's largest military aid package to date.
With eyes on the future, Europe's united front aims to keep pressure on Russia while backing Ukraine's defense—one drone at a time! 🚀
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EU pushing new sanctions on Russia, expanding aid to Ukraine
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