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"Earlier today, I sent a letter to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposing that we meet next week in Europe following on our talks in recent weeks to discuss the steps that we can take to resolve this crisis without conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says while speaking at a UN Security Council meeting. SOUNDBITE
Speaking at a press conference alongside the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, reveals a new round of sanctions against Moscow over its latest "escalation" in Ukraine. The new sanctions include a cap on the price of Russian oil and a ban on exports from the country worth seven billion euros ($7 billion). The announcement comes as the Kremlin-installed leaders of Russian-held regions in Ukraine have been claiming victory in what Von der Leyen describes as "sham" referendums on joining the Russian Federation. SOUNDBITE
The leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union are meeting at the European Council, on the occasion of a European Summit. In particular, it is a question of the procedure for accession of Ukraine, in the context of the war led by Russia. IMAGES
The United States will announce new sanctions against Russia this week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says after the emergence of alleged atrocities in formerly Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
EU-China Summit takes place between EU leaders and China via video conference, with LI Keqiang, the Chinese Prime Minister. EU top leaders try to dissuade Beijing from helping Moscow in the conflict in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
G7 leaders arrive in Brussels for an extraordinary summit on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Discussion of new sanctions against Russia by Western powers is expected to dominate the meeting. IMAGES
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