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EU to propose far-reaching Russia sanctions this autumn

8/17/2026

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the EU will propose its most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in autumn, adding a third more entities.
Kallas said existing EU sanctions have already cost Russia’s war machine over €1 trillion.
The new package is intended to increase pressure on Moscow until it ends its war in Ukraine.
Kallas gave no details on the timing or specific measures of the upcoming sanctions.

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the EU will propose its most far-reaching sanctions against Russia in autumn, adding a third more entities.
Kallas said existing EU sanctions have already cost Russia’s war machine over €1 trillion.
The new package is intended to increase pressure on Moscow until it ends its war in Ukraine.
Kallas gave no details on the timing or specific measures of the upcoming sanctions.