Leaders from several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, participated in a virtual meeting on the war in Ukraine, but no representative from the United States was present.
German President's remarks
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said, “Russia may have support in the White House, but they haven’t gained an inch of legitimacy.”
Calls for more support for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “We must speed up the delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine,” He described the Ukraine war as the most important crisis for the future of Europe.
Divisions at the UN over Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday adopted a resolution marking the anniversary of the Ukraine war, which “Commitment to sovereignty, independence, solidarity and territorial integrity” Reiterate.
However, the United States opposed this proposal and proposed its own, which made no mention of protecting Ukraine's territorial integrity and described Russia's invasion as a "conflict."
New sanctions on Russia
On Monday, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Russia.
- The European Union's 16th sanctions package Russia's aluminum exports and the so-called "Shadow Fleet" Targeting, which is claimed to be used to circumvent sanctions.
- UK ban The sanctions are focused on equipment and electronics used by the Russian military. In addition, sanctions have been imposed on North Korea's defense minister, who is allegedly responsible for sending more than 11,000 troops to Russia.
Despite questions about the US position and its policy on Ukraine, European countries have pledged their continued support. New sanctions and calls for increased military aid have further complicated the diplomatic situation in the war.
