The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lost a court fight against attempts to force her to disclose secret text messages with Pfizer Inc.’s boss as the bloc was negotiating massive vaccine deals at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin ignored the peace negotiation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, clearly demonstrating his unwillingness to end the war. Therefore, pressure on Russia, including sanctions,