Diplomacy & Geopolitics
EU agrees Russia sanctions on nearly 1,600, diplomats say
European Union countries agreed a new sanctions package on Russia targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities over the war in Ukraine, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday.
Officials said those being blacklisted are mainly linked to the Russian military and arms industry. EU foreign ministers are expected to formally adopt the measures at a meeting on Monday.
Uncertainty notes
The measures had been agreed by EU countries but still awaited formal adoption by foreign ministers, according to the supplied information.
The full list of targeted individuals and entities was not provided.
Source
AFP news report published on .