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EU Plans Extensive Sanctions Against Russia

The EU aims to enhance sanctions against Russia in the upcoming months, as stated by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The European Union is preparing to implement a comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia, with plans set to unfold in the coming months. Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, indicated that the new measures are intended to intensify pressure on Moscow to end its ongoing military actions.

Kallas noted that the proposed sanctions list could lead to a one-third increase in the number of sanctioned Russian entities. The EU's actions aim to ensure continuous pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict, according to Kallas's statements.

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