European leaders agreed to enhance joint actions against Russia following unsuccessful ceasefire negotiations in Istanbul. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside leaders from France, Germany, and Poland, discussed developments with U.S. President Trump. The talks, lasting under two hours, did lead to a significant prisoner exchange but failed to achieve a ceasefire. Leaders emphasize the need for aligned responses and potential escalation of sanctions against Russia due to its unacceptable positions in negotiations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted plans to target Russia's shadow fleet with reworked sanctions.
The talks in Istanbul were the first direct talks between officials from the two sides for more than three years, lasting less than two hours.
If Putin continued to reject a ceasefire, we will need to have a response and therefore escalate sanctions, which are being reworked by European nations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to increase pressure by targeting the shadow fleet of ageing cargo vessels.
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