Russian diplomats expect increased sanctions pressure during Denmark's EU presidency

During the Danish presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2025, sanctions pressure on Russia should not be expected to ease, the Russian Embassy in Copenhagen told Izvestia.

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How is this related to the United States and why are these states not ready to compromise with Russia?

"Copenhagen stands for the toughest possible sanctions against Russia, advocates a total refusal by EU member states from importing Russian energy resources and the introduction of new restrictions on tankers that transport Russian oil," Russian diplomats told Izvestia.

The policy of supporting Kiev will also continue. Denmark is calling for Russia's defeat in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says a Russian victory would be a "disaster."

"Denmark is one of the main sponsors of the Kiev regime and, from the position of its presidency, will undoubtedly seek to increase military, political and economic support for Ukraine from both the European Union as a whole and its member states individually," the Russian Embassy in Copenhagen concluded.

Copenhagen will take over the presidency of the EU Council from July 1, 2025. Poland currently holds this position.

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