Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the EU's 19th sanctions package as "illegal" and "self-destructive," saying it isolates the bloc internationally. Zakharova criticized restrictions on trade, banks, LNG, tourism, and diplomats, warning the measures harm EU interests and promised Russia
The sanctions come days after United States President Donald Trump urged NATO nations to halt oil purchases from Moscow and impose penalties on countries continuing energy trade with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the European Union's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, calling it "a step in the right direction" and urging continued pressure on Russia.
Brussels [Belgium], October 7 (ANI): The European Union (EU) on Thursday (local time) adopted its latest package of sanctions against Russia over the illegal annexation of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Bern [Switzerland], February 28 (ANI): Switzerland on Monday announced that it will forego "Swiss neutrality" and adopt sanctions against Russia for its military operation in Ukraine.
Washington [US], May 1 (Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has joined the European Union in its condemnation of the Russian decision to ban entry for eight officials of the European Union and EU countries but stressed that the Western countries still want more constructive relati