Budrys added that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin uses tactics to avoid sanctions, but these must be countered. Read also: Lithuania ready to join peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, foreign minister says in Kyiv “Deception,

The European Union is increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to strike Russia with new sanctions. The conversation between the American leader and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, failed to secure Russia’s commitment to a ceasefire in Ukraine,

By Andrew Gray, Sam Tabahriti and Susan Heavey BRUSSELS/LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,