EU's Tusk discussing Russia sanctions idea with Merkel, Hollande

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and French President Francois Hollande arrive to attend a joint news conference after talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris February 20, 2015. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Council President Donald Tusk is discussing a proposal with Germany and France to link European Union sanctions on Russia to full implementation of a Ukraine ceasefire, a senior EU official said on Wednesday.

Tusk is working with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on a compromise proposal on the future of EU sanctions that he believes all 28 EU leaders would support at a summit on Thursday.