On the eve, according to the Associated Press news agency, O’Sullivan and European officials will arrive in the U.S. capital on Monday, September 8.
The European Commission confirmed its outreach to EU Special Representative for sanctions David O’Sullivan regarding a trip to Washington with European officials to discuss new forms of economic pressure on Russia and to implement additional restrictions. This information was released by an EC spokesperson to Ukrainian media.
According to information released after the latest telephone conversation between Ursula von der Leyen, the leaders of EU member states, and U.S. President Donald Trump, such a decision was made to coordinate a response to Russia’s actions.
According to information from the Associated Press, citing its sources, O’Sullivan and European officials are due to arrive in the U.S. capital on Monday, September 8.
On September 5, during a visit to Uzhhorod, European Council President António Costa stated that Brussels is starting to draft a new package of sanctions against Russia, and the European delegation is heading to Washington to coordinate its actions with American partners.
It is expected that the joint actions of the EU and the United States will help align an effective strategy of pressure on Russia and speed up the adoption of additional economic restrictions.
Key Points and Expectations from EU-US Coordination
Participants in the talks should consider various formats of restrictions aimed at reducing Russia’s economic influence, with a focus on coordination between the EU and American partners and strengthening a consolidated position on the international stage.
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