The European Union unveiled sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy and energy trade Friday, days after President Trump urged NATO nations to halt all oil purchases from Moscow.
The bloc’s 19th proposed sanctions package also follows a wave of Russian drone and missile barrages against Ukraine and recent airspace intrusions in Poland, Romania and Estonia as leaders aim to choke off Kremlin President Vladmir Putin’s war funding and end Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II.
“Again and again, President Putin has escalated. And in response, Europe is increasing its pressure,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in a video statement.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday. European Union
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