Ukraine (bbabo.net), - The European Commission and representatives of the EU countries discussed the preparation of the ninth package of sanctions against Russia over the weekend, it is proposed to add 180 new positions to the sanctions lists. This was reported today, December 5, by the Politico newspaper, citing diplomats.

The publication notes that restrictions are being discussed in relation to the sphere of technology, finance and media.

Several Politico interlocutors expressed confidence that the new measures could be agreed upon “relatively quickly.”

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation in Ukraine in response to the request of the leaders of the Donbass republics for help. After that, the US, EU, UK, as well as a number of other states imposed sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities. The EU has already approved eight packages of restrictive measures against Russia. In addition, the West has increased arms supplies to Kyiv by billions of dollars.

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