EU's Von der Leyen and Kallas: New Sanctions, Old Drama
In the latest episode of 'Europe vs. Russia: The Sanction Strikes Back,' EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and foreign policy head Kaja Kallas announced a fresh package of sanctions against Russiaâbecause whatâs better than recycling tension for the holidays? Confirmed by spokesperson Paula Pinho, these sanctions come with a side of vague press statement promises, no dollar figures, and an air of dramatic gravitas likely delivered from Brussels, the land of endless meetings and coffee. Stay tuned as Ursula and Kaja attempt to keep the witch-hunt alive, because apparently, paperwork still counts as warfare.
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(1 of 3)Nothing says 'tough on Russia' like Ursula and Kaja announcing mystery sanctions at a press event nobody asked for. Brussels: where suspense lives on paperwork and press conferences.
EU sanctions Russia again? At this point, it's less policy, more podcast series: 'Seven Seasons of Sanctions.' Coming soon to a parliament near you.
If Brussels scheduled a Netflix original about sanctions, Ursula and Kaja would be the power couple rewriting the script just to get another press headline.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 9/19/2025 | Author: Jakub Krupa
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