EU Plans Its Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Against Russia

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First seen: Aug 17, 2026, 2:45 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The European Union is planning what it describes as its most extensive sanctions against Russia since the beginning of the war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the planned measures.

SO WHAT?

The sanctions could intensify economic and diplomatic pressure on Russia and further affect relations between the EU and Russia.

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westernadvocate.com.auEnglish

EU plans most far - reaching sanctions against Russia

Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

news.yam.mdRomanian

UE pregătește o lovitură masivă pentru Rusia : Kaja Kallas anunță cele mai ample liste de sancțiuni de la începutul războiului

Aug 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

goulburnpost.com.auEnglish

EU plans most far - reaching sanctions against Russia

Aug 17, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC