“Ursula informed about the finalization of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. We see what is already happening with the Russian economy and what could happen next if the pressure works correctly. We are working in this direction, there must be important steps,” the head of state wrote.
According to Zelensky, he and von der Leyen also talked about energy support for Ukraine. In particular, in the near future there will be more supplies of generators and additional energy equipment to Ukraine, the president announced.
“We also discussed diplomatic work and work on documents on security guarantees and a recovery plan. We agreed that our teams will work more closely together to ensure clarity and full understanding of future decisions,” Zelensky emphasized.
We spoke with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about the energy support of Ukraine. The European Union is still helping us, and in the near future there will be more supplies of generators and additional energy supplies. Yuck!
Ursula informed about the finalization of the 20th package… pic.twitter.com/R79MmBbrli
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) February 2, 2026
The head of the EC noted in X that she had a conversation with Zelensky on the eve of the peace talks that will take place this week in the UAE.
“Russia continues to double down on its war crimes, targeting civilian infrastructure and homes. Day after day, year after year, Europe's support for Ukraine remains unchanged. We are sending hundreds of generators to provide heat and light. We have proposed a loan of €90 billion over the next two years. We are moving towards creating a single, shared framework for prosperity with Ukraine and our American partners,” von der Leyen said.
She emphasized that “very soon” the EC will present the 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
“We are talking about increasing pressure on Russia so that it sits down at the negotiating table with the sincere intention of achieving peace,” the EC President said.
I spoke with the President @ZelenskyyUa this afternoon, ahead of this week's peace talks.
As we approach the fourth year of the brutal war against Ukraine, Russia continues to double down on war crimes, striking civilian infrastructure and homes.
Day after day, year after year,…
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 2, 2026
Context
The European Union has already introduced 19 sanctions packages, the last of which was approved by the EU Council on October 23, 2025. It included restrictions against Russian banks and crypto exchanges, as well as individual entities in India and China. In addition, the EU restricted the movement of Russian diplomats, introduced new measures on the oil and gas and financial sectors of the Russian Federation, its “shadow fleet”, and also banned the import of Russian liquefied natural gas.
On November 2, Zelensky said that Ukraine was participating in the preparation of the 20th package of sanctions and had already proposed adding to it Russian legal entities and individuals who continue to make money from energy resources. Also, according to him, there will be an update regarding the kidnappers of Ukrainian children.
The media wrote that the European Union intends to present the 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation by February 24, the fourth anniversary of the start of a full-scale war.
