EU Approves Major Expansion of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union approved an expanded sanctions package targeting approximately 1,600 Russian individuals and entities, focusing on the military-industrial complex.
The European Union has approved a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia, news outlets Kyiv Post and UATV reported. According to the reports, this marks the bloc's largest sanctions expansion targeting Moscow since 2022.
The reports present slight discrepancies regarding the exact figure: according to Kyiv Post, the sanctions target 1,646 individuals and entities. In contrast, UATV reported nearly 1,600 entries, primarily focusing on Russia's military-industrial complex.
Further details have not yet been released.