Ukraine, EU Announce New Economic Sanctions Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new sanctions packages against Russia, emphasizing their impact on the Russian economy as enemy enterprises shut down and logistics suffer losses. He highlighted ongoing negotiations with European Union partners and other European countries to maintain a unified stance for achieving lasting peace. The sanctions specifically target individuals and companies involved in exporting stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories. The European Council has also adopted its 17th and 18th sanctions packages against Russia, along with additional measures against Belarus for its involvement in the conflict. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to international partners supporting Ukraine in efforts to bring an end to the war. These measures demonstrate coordinated international pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict.