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Germany says new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the new EU sanctions against Russia an "unprecedented sanction blow" aimed at hindering President Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.
- The sanctions target around 1,600 individuals and businesses linked to Russia's military activities, plus 77 entities associated with illegal elections in occupied Ukrainian territories.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas highlighted that over half of the new sanctions focus on the ballistic missile production chain, making it harder and more costly for Russia to produce weapons.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the West to intensify sanctions further, signaling a push for more decisive measures as the conflict enters its fifth winter.
- Despite claims by former US President Donald Trump of an "energy ceasefire," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
