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EU Introduces New Sanctions Against Russian Military-Industrial Complex
In response to recent Russian aerial attacks, the European Union imposes new measures aimed at pressuring Russia into ending its war in Ukraine.
What changed
- New sanctions targeting Russian military-industrial complex announced
- Sanctions approved by Council of the European Union
Why it matters
- Why it happened
Pressure to end Russia's war in Ukraine
- Positions
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative, calls for continued pressure
What we know
- Recent Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian regions
How we got here
- The Story was first published.
Sources and what they add
- Le Monde« Alors que son armée est enlisée sur le champ de bataille, Moscou intensifie encore sa campagne de terreur contre les civils », a dénoncé la cheffe de la diplomatie de l’UE, Kaja Kallas, rappelant que les Vingt-Sept devaient « serrer la vis » et « continuer à accentuer la pression sur la Russie jusqu’à ce qu’elle mette fin à sa guerre ».Open ↗
- Ukrainska Pravda EnglishUkraine's acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed the new sanctions the European Union introduced in response to recent Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian regions.Open ↗
- 人民日报 People's DailyXinhua News Agency, New York, August 7 (Reporter Liu Yanan) The U.S. Senate passed a new bill on sanctions against Russia on the 7th with a vote of 86 in favor and 11 against.Open ↗
- 人民日报 People's DailyChina News Service, August 8. According to comprehensive US media reports, on the 7th local time, the US Senate passed a new bill on sanctions against Russia with a vote of 86 votes in favor and 11 votes against. The bill is named after the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.Open ↗
- EuronewsThe package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.Open ↗
- CGTN ChinaThe United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on eight senior Cuban military officials and five entities, targeting procurement networks linked to weapons and military equipment in an effort to cut off state revenue and restrict what Washington described as "foreign adversary operations."Open ↗
- KommersantNew Zealand announced sanctions against 33 individuals and entities supporting the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Winston Peters said the new package of measures would place a special emphasis on those involved in the “kidnapping” of Ukrainian children.Open ↗
- Al JazeeraThe US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.Open ↗