The first sanctions of the European Union against Russia because of Ukraine were prepared with minimal damage for Europe, which is ready to introduce new sanctions to continue pressure, said the Chairman of the European Council Charles Michel, RIA Novosti reports.
“We calibrated the first sanctions so that they were more painful for (Russian authorities – Ed.) … and less effective for us. We must continue our pressure to change the balance of power. We have in stock and others Additional sanctions. Until now, Europe managed to catch Moscow. We hope to continue, “he said in an interview with the La Repubblica newspaper.
Michel noted that European leaders found “new consciousness and change in thinking” after the events in Ukraine.
“We decided that national issues, such as energy and defense, will be considered in the spirit of European sovereignty,” said Michel, comparing the latest EU decisions on defense and economics with the “Copernaya Revolution”.