Europe ready to impose more sanctions on Russia -Italy's Draghi

Rome's ancient Colosseum is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, in Rome, Italy, February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

ROME (Reuters) - The European Union is finalising a first package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is ready to impose further measures if needed, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Friday.

EU leaders met on Thursday to discuss sanctions, but whereas the United States and Britain issued detailed measures, European Union countries, split over just how far to go, left details to be worked out in the coming days.