Politico: Europe hesitates for new sanctions on Russia – Zelensky’s assassination

Time can count down for its Summit The European Union for war in Ukrainebut according to an analysis by Politico, there will hardly be any substantial new ones sanctionsboth because the right occasion is needed and because some leaders are reluctant to take action.

According to politico.eu the use of chemical or nuclear weapons from Russia, would give the “green light” to unanimously impose harsh sanctions. In fact, the same thing would happen to case that Volodymyr Zelensky was assassinatedfor which the rumors that he is in the crosshairs of a relevant plan of the Wagner mercenary group.

At the same time, the mass slaughter of civiliansτα blows inside cities or in humanitarian corridorsallegedly allowed the EU to pursue a tougher policy towards Moscow.

Nevertheless, Politico clarifies that “even without crossing any “red line”, EU leaders may still feel that they must have something to show from the two-day Summitwhich will take place in Brussels “.

The states that hesitate and the next day

The report emphasizes that so far the EU Member States who oppose the implementation of a tougher policy are the ones who still have economic relations with Moscow, especially in the energy sector, such as Germany. But if Putin crosses the “red lines” set by Europe, then it is said that they should follow and implement the common line that will be decided.

According to Politico, the EU could impose new sanctions on energy and Russian banks, such as Sberbank and Gazprombank. In this way, the EU could deprive Russia of necessary supplies needed to continue the war.

Of course, the possible package of sanctions does not stop here, as well Harder lines could be adoptedas her Poland proposing a complete termination of trade relations with Moscow.