The foreign ministers of Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, who are part of the Weimar+ format, have agreed to increase support for Ukraine and introduce new sanctions against Russia. The decision was made during a meeting in Madrid, Reuters reports.
European diplomats emphasized their commitment to continuing military, humanitarian, and political assistance to Kyiv. They also supported the initiative to establish an international tribunal for Russia’s war crimes. Additionally, they intend to keep Russian assets frozen until the Kremlin compensates Ukraine for the damage caused.
However, the key question remains: will the new sanctions harm European countries themselves? Increasing economic pressure on Moscow may provoke retaliatory measures that could impact European industries, energy supplies, and financial markets. Despite the firm stance of Western partners, concerns are growing within the EU about the effectiveness of the sanctions policy and its potential consequences for Europe itself.
