Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, emphasized the need for increased pressure on Russia to achieve an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. She highlighted the severe impact of sanctions on the Russian economy, including a significant drop in oil and gas revenues and high inflation rates. The Commission proposes a ban on transactions related to the Nord Stream pipelines and suggests lowering the oil price cap. Additional sanctions targeting Russian oil imports and financial institutions are also recommended. The approval of these sanctions requires consensus among EU member states, with Hungary and Slovakia expressing dissent. Teljes cikk (hvg.hu)