EU Commissioner Dombrovskis rejects easing sanctions against Russia

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis rejected any proposals to ease sanctions against Russia, maintaining the European Union's tough stance on Moscow. The EU has imposed 20 packages of sanctions against Russia since it launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Dombrovskis, who serves as Executive Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to maintaining pressure on Russia through economic measures as the war in Ukraine continues.