As the leaders of the European Union gathered for an emergency summit on Thursday night, momentum was already moving toward imposing tough new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Historic sanctions on Russia had roots in emotional appeal from Zelensky
A video call by the Ukrainian wartime leader prompted jaded European leaders to act
Updated February 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EST|Published February 27, 2022 at 3:43 p.m. EST