The Telegraph has learned about the EU's plans to ease sanctions against Russia in the event of a truce.

The countries of the European Union (EU) are discussing easing sanctions against Russia in the event of a truce in Ukraine. This was reported on August 16 by The Telegraph newspaper.

The publication writes that now the countries of the association are going to talks in Brussels after the meeting of American leader Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin in order to discuss proposals for a truce in Ukraine.

"The Europeans have not yet decided when they will propose easing sanctions in exchange for a truce," the article says.

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Earlier in the day, European leaders expressed support for US President Donald Trump for his efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict and achieve peace. They also expressed their readiness to work with the American leader and President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky towards a trilateral summit on Ukrainian issues.

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