EU Nears Agreement on New Sanctions Against Russia
EU countries are on the verge of closing a deal on a new set of sanctions against Russia, as confirmed by the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The agreement, which marks the 18th sanctions package, is expected to be finalized during a meeting in Brussels.
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EU nations are inching closer to finalizing a new round of sanctions against Russia. According to Kaja Kallas, the bloc's foreign policy chief, the 18th package of sanctions is on the cusp of being agreed upon.
Kallas expressed optimism about the political agreement being reached soon, possibly within the day. Her remarks came ahead of discussions with the EU's 27 foreign affairs ministers, scheduled to take place in Brussels.
The proposed sanctions demonstrate the EU's ongoing efforts to exert pressure on Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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