European Union Adopts 16th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

The EU's Latest Sanctions Package Against Russia Might Be Its Weakest Yet

Presented by the European Commission earlier this week to the 27 EU member and seen by RFE/RL, the EU's latest sanctions proposal contains no hard-hitting economic measures against the Kremlin.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs is in Ukraine this Friday. He reiterated his willingness to see Russia accept a ceasefire and announced a new package of European sanctions "in the coming days".

European Union Adopts 16th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union strengthens sanctions on Russia, expanding asset freezes, trade bans, financial restrictions, and transport measures under its 16th package

According to information from Kauppalehti, the next package of sanctions against Russia will hit, among other things, companies that Russia uses to circumvent the import of military equipment.