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EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Military-Industrial Figures Following Kyiv Strikes
UKRAINE, 8 August
By John_Doe
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European Union flag flying in front of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium.
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The Kyiv Independent
The European Union has added five individuals linked to Russia’s military industry to its sanctions list, directly responding to the recent wave of deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.
BRUSSELS — The European Union has officially expanded its sanctions regime against Russia, targeting five additional individuals deemed responsible for supporting the nation's military-industrial complex. The move comes as a direct diplomatic response to the latest series of deadly airstrikes launched against Kyiv and other Ukrainian urban centers. According to an official statement from the Council of the European Union, the newly sanctioned individuals are key figures whose activities have facilitated Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. By targeting those involved in the …