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The European Union announced preparations for a contingency plan, known as "plan B," to maintain economic sanctions against Russia. This step is being considered in case the Trump administration decides to pull out of Ukraine peace talks and move towards a rapprochement with Moscow. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign and security policy, discussed this development with the Financial Times.
Kallas expressed concerns over indications that the US administration might reconsider its involvement in Ukraine, stating, "We see signs that they are contemplating whether they should leave Ukraine and not try to get a deal with the Russians because it’s hard." She emphasized the importance of focusing on the current strategy, referred to as "plan A," to avoid inadvertently shifting towards the alternative plan.
The high representative highlighted that discussions are actively underway with Washington and other international partners. The goal of these talks is to ensure that the Western sanctions regime remains effective and intact, regardless of potential changes in the US stance towards the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The EU’s move to develop a "plan B" underscores the bloc’s commitment to maintaining pressure on Russia through sanctions. These measures have been a key part of the international community’s response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
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