EU Eying New Russia Sanctions Ahead of War’s Two-Year Mark
- Some member states want new funding mechanism for military aid
- Discussions ongoing over Hungary’s block on funds for Kyiv
A Ukrainian soldier looks out from a tank near Bakhmut, Ukraine.
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The European Union has started discussions on a new sanctions package that it aims to approve by Feb. 24 — the two-year mark for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Potential measures could include further listings, more trade restrictions and cracking down on Moscow’s continued ability to get around the bloc’s sanctions both through third countries and companies within the EU, according to people familiar with the matter.