BRUSSELS, March 25. /TASS/. Leaders of the EU member-states and the US discussed readiness to introduce further sanctions against Russia and prevent any attempts to circumvent earlier imposed restrictions, according to the Joint Readout by the European Council and the United States released on Friday.
"They reviewed their ongoing efforts to impose economic costs on Russia and Belarus, as well as their readiness to adopt additional measures and to stop any attempts to circumvent sanctions," the document says.
"Leaders discussed the urgent needs caused by Russia’s aggression, committed to continuing providing humanitarian assistance, including to neighboring countries hosting refugees, and underscored the need for Russia to guarantee humanitarian access to those affected by or fleeing the violence," according to the statement.
Leaders also discussed cooperation between the EU and the US "to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels, accelerate the transition to clean energy, as well as the need to respond to evolving food security needs worldwide," according to the Readout.