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Russia-Ukraine live news: Leaders back EU path for Kyiv
Posted On 16 Jun 2022
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Leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Kyiv’s bid to apply for European Union membership and pledge more arms to fend off the Russian invasion.
Published On 15 Jun 2022
- Ukraine says it has given visiting EU leaders sanctions proposals against Russia, calling on them to “increase pressure” on Moscow, including a gas embargo on Russia.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on their first trip to Kyiv since the war started in February.
- Russia announces it has banned 121 Australian citizens, including top journalists and defence officials, accusing them of “Russiaphobic agenda”.
- Washington has announced an additional $1bn in security assistance to Ukraine, including more artillery and coastal defence weapons.
