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EU to approve more sanctions on Russia on Monday, France says
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- The European Union plans to impose new sanctions on Russia on Monday, targeting 150 additional entities and 50 banks, with France proposing most of the additions, according to France's Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad.
- Haddad emphasized the EU's commitment to maintaining economic pressure on Russia while supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions.
- Russia recently banned two French journalists and two lawmakers from entering the country, a move Haddad condemned as intimidation against those combating foreign interference.
- The Kremlin's ban was seen as retaliation for France's expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, a former RT France chief accused of spreading Russian misinformation, highlighting her connections to Russian authorities.
