EU agrees on fresh sanctions against Moscow

European Union ambassadors from its 27 member states agreed on a new round of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday.

The 17th package of sanctions, which is expected to be formally approved by EU defense and foreign ministers meeting on May 20, targets some 200 Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers. In addition, new restrictions will be imposed on 30 companies involved in the trade of dual-use goods, including some in Kazakhstan, Serbia, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. A total of 75 individuals and entities will be listed for their links to Russia's military-industrial complex.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement on the new sanctions.