EU approves biggest-ever set of sanctions on Russia
Foreign ministers formally signed off on a blacklist covering nearly 1,600 individuals and firms tied to Russia's military-industrial complex, with more than half linked to ballistic missile production.
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What happened
On Monday, EU foreign ministers approved the bloc's biggest sanctions widening against Russia, covering about 1,600 people and companies. Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said the move was the largest such step since the war began. More than half of the listings are tied to ballistic missile production chains.
Why it matters
The measure targets firms and executives across Russia's defense sector. It includes many companies linked to missile production.
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