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EU approves new sanction against Putin’s Russia, focusing on its shadow tanker fleet and Chinese firms supplying drones and military equipment to Moscow

The European Union has approved its 15th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on its shadow tanker fleet and Chinese companies providing drones to Moscow.

These measures are taken to weaken Russia’s economy and disrupt its military operations as the war in Ukraine continues.

The Hungarian presidency of the EU confirmed that the sanctions target vessels from third countries helping in Russia’s oil trade and several entities supplying technology to support its military.

This package will add approximately 45 to 50 tankers, 30 entities, and over 50 individuals to the EU’s sanctions list.

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