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EU Leaders Propose Sanctions as Russia Gains Ground in Ukraine

8/31/2025

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Russian General Valery Gerasimov announced that over 3,500 square kilometers have been captured in Ukraine since March.
Ukrainian forces attacked Russian oil refineries, resulting in fires but no reported casualties.
EU leaders Merkel and Macron proposed sanctions on companies supporting Russia and committed to enhancing air defense for Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas advocated for new sanctions against Russia at a Copenhagen meeting.

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Russian General Valery Gerasimov announced that over 3,500 square kilometers have been captured in Ukraine since March.
Ukrainian forces attacked Russian oil refineries, resulting in fires but no reported casualties.
EU leaders Merkel and Macron proposed sanctions on companies supporting Russia and committed to enhancing air defense for Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas advocated for new sanctions against Russia at a Copenhagen meeting.