European Commission Announces 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
The European Commission has approved a new set of sanctions on Russia after a drone struck a residential building in Romania. The package marks the 21st round of measures since the conflict began.
upi.comThe European Commission announced a 21st sanctions package against Russia after a Russian drone struck an apartment complex in Romania. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement, linking the new measures directly to the reported incident.
The sanctions form the latest in a series of EU actions that began after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. No specific measures within the package were detailed in the announcement. Romanian authorities have not yet released an official assessment of damage or casualties from the drone impact.
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Additional restrictions may affect Russian trade and financial transactions with EU countries.
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