The EU is expected to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on July 13 in response to Moscow’s recent large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, European Pravda reported.
The measures are expected to be adopted during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, according to the outlet’s EU sources.
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According to European Pravda’s Thursday report, the sanctions proposal was introduced on Friday, July 3, following Russia’s massive overnight attack on Kyiv a day prior and has received broad support among EU member states.
On Wednesday, the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) discussed the proposed measures and referred them to the Working Party of Foreign Relations Counsellors (RELEX) for final preparations ahead of Monday’s approval.
The package is expected to target five legal entities and one individual involved in developing and manufacturing components that enhance the combat capabilities of Russia’s Shahed and Geran attack drones.
Last week, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she would propose expanding sanctions against companies supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to the latest wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
The EU has steadily expanded sanctions against Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, targeting the country’s financial sector, energy exports, defense industry, and individuals supporting the Kremlin’s war effort.
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