The EU today officially agreed to extend sectoral sanctions on Russia, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced via X.
"We will continue to pile pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Each sanction weakens Russia’s ability to wage war," - she stated.
Ukranian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said that global sanctions against Russia must now be one of the top priorities.
"They are a real tool for limiting Russia’s strategic capabilities and potential, and they must increasingly and painfully restrict Russia’s ability to continue its war against our independence. I thank everyone who is helping," - he said on X.
The European Commission on 10 June proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago in February 2022, targeting Moscow's energy revenues, banks and military industry.
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Ukraine has urged for genuine peace with Russia rather than concessions, warning that poorly negotiated settlements in the past have led to disaster.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday (4 December) firmly rejected U.S. proposals to use Russian assets frozen in the European Union for the benefit of the United States, emphasising that these funds should be directed to support Ukraine.
Russia has warned that any "illegal action" by the European Union regarding its frozen assets will provoke "the harshest reaction," with Moscow already preparing its response.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that his country is preparing meetings in the United States with representatives of President Donald Trump, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a dignified peace and reinforce pressure on Russia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
Faced with mounting public outrage following one of the deadliest environmental disasters in the nation’s recent history, the Indonesian government has pledged to investigate and potentially shut down mining operations found to have contributed to the catastrophic flooding on Sumatra.
Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a decision made by the organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which sparked a major controversy.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
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