EU approves 17th package of sanctions against Russia
On Tuesday, the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced it.
“The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships,” Ms Kallas wrote on X.
“New measures also address hybrid threats and human rights. More sanctions on Russia are in the works,” she added.
(RIA/NAN)
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