Key Facts
• On September 10, 2025, the EU announced plans to strengthen sanctions on Russia.
• The sanctions aim to support Ukraine and achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
• EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned Russian drones violating Polish airspace.
• The incursion was labeled as “aggressive and reckless” and a “serious escalation.”
• The EU reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine and pursuing lasting peace.
Summary
The European Union (EU) declared on September 10, 2025, its intention to significantly enhance sanctions against Russia and its allies to support Ukraine and push for a ceasefire. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas strongly criticized the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, describing it as a dangerous escalation and reckless aggression. The EU emphasized that this violation of European airspace reinforces its determination to back Ukraine and its citizens while striving for a comprehensive and enduring peace.
