Kallas announces expansion of sanctions list against Russia
Brussels, October 12 (Hibya) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said that approximately 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex would be adopted, marking the largest expansion of the sanctions list since the start of the war.
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced that sanctions against Russia would be expanded. Kallas said the new sanctions listings, scheduled for adoption today, would target Russia's military-industrial complex.
Kallas said, "Today we will adopt approximately 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex. This will be the largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started the war."
Referring also to the energy ceasefire announced between Russia and Ukraine, Kallas said they welcomed the ceasefire but that it remained unclear whether Russia would comply with the agreement. "We also welcome the energy ceasefire, as long as it remains in effect. However, we have yet to see whether Russia will abide by it," she said.
British News Agency
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