Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russia's energy and financial sectors

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Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russia's energy and financial sectors  The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/von-der-leyen-pitches-new-eu-sanctions-on-russias-energy-and-financial-sectors  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00There was little in the way of concrete outcomes during leaders' speeches.

00:03There were many strong statements made against Russia for Ukraine

00:06and regarding migration, energy defense and the general geopolitical situation.

00:11Macron called for the removal of trade barriers and no protectionism.

00:16Costa called for a two-state solution between Gaza and Israel.

00:19And Maloney called out the no-show of Putin at the Ukraine negotiating table earlier this week.

00:24But the real gritty conversations were had behind the scenes.

00:28Much has been said about EPC summits in terms of them having limited power.

00:32Some journalists have questioned what is the point.

00:35But as I have heard off camera and from those in meetings today and even before the event,

00:40there is much more freedom to discuss and have meetings,

00:43to hash out plans, differences and ideas at a summit like this rather than in an EU summit or similar.

00:50One high-level insider told me that it's events like this

00:53where some of the more crucial decisions that shape our continents are made.

00:56Will this be the case this time? Let's see.

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