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EU Unleashes Toughest Sanctions Yet Against Russia

7/9/2025

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The European Union is set to unleash its most stringent sanctions against Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. These measures, designed to cripple resources fueling the war, will focus on oil revenues and financial institutions that facilitate sanctions evasion, in response to a surge in Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities.

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The European Union is set to unleash its most stringent sanctions against Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. These measures, designed to cripple resources fueling the war, will focus on oil revenues and financial institutions that facilitate sanctions evasion, in response to a surge in Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities.