EU bids to finalise new Russia sanctions amid discontent from some member states – Europe live

The European Union is working to finalize its twenty-first package of sanctions against Russia, with ambassadors gathering in Brussels after earlier attempts failed to produce agreement. The push comes as Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised overnight strikes on Russian military supply hubs—targeting drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear. Per Zelenskyy, Ukraine is bringing the war back home to Russia, and he argues the country has offered peace proposals that Moscow must be forced to consider through sustained pressure.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton