These discussions can only happen after one thing: Ursula von der Leyen

On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the Russian large-scale invasion of Ukraine, a joint press conference has begun in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and foreign leaders. European Council President Antonio Costa stated that this war is not only about Ukraine but also about European security. Europe must also be at the negotiating table.

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, everything depends on Russia's desire to achieve peace. "As long as there is no long-term peace agreement, it is premature to talk about the lifting of sanctions. These discussions can only take place after we see some specific steps from the Russian side. Sanctions have had a huge impact on the Russian economy, and inflation has significantly increased. This is part of our initiative to achieve peace through strength," she said.