# Zelensky thanks EU’s ‘real leaders’ for continued support as bloc prepares new sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/102736

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 07:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-thanks-eus-real-leaders-for-their-continued-support-as-bloc-confirms-new-sanctions-package-on-the-way/

> At an EU leaders’ summit, Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the bloc for standing with Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen said Russia had not respected the energy ceasefire and announced work on a 22nd sanctions package. EU leaders also discussed support for Ukraine’s reforms and membership bid.

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