EU Prepares Massive Expansion of Sanctions Against Russian Entities

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for the bloc's most far-reaching sanctions package to date against Russia. The proposed measures aim to increase the number of sanctioned Russian entities by approximately one-third, targeting the country's ability to sustain its military operations in Ukraine. This development follows reports that existing sanctions have already cost the Russian economy over €1 trillion, as the EU seeks to tighten economic pressure on Moscow.

Date: August 17, 2026

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: sanctions

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: AnewZ

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