Politics

EU wants full military withdrawal before lifting sanctions on Russia

26.03.2025, 15:38

According to the EC spokesman, only the “unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine” would see sanctions relaxed. (Getty/Chris McGrath) — The EC spokesman said that only the “unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine” would see sanctions relaxed. (Getty/Chris McGrath)

The announcement may dent Donald Trump’s hopes of a quick ceasefire deal.