A Czech MEP, Markéta Gregorová, criticizes Russia's actions in Ukraine, dismissing them as a false pretense of peace. She urges stronger joint EU-US pressure on Russia through coordinated sanctions to weaken its economy and compel negotiations. While the EU has implemented 18 sanctions packages, further pressure is needed, including potentially targeting Russia's frozen assets. The US has also threatened further sanctions if Russia doesn't end the invasion.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.