EU Sanctions Expansion and Moscow’s Response
The Acting Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the European Union, Kirill Logvinov, outlined the goal behind Brussels upcoming measures as the EU prepares its eleventh sanctions package. Reports from TASS confirm his remarks. Logvinov argued that the economic confrontation led by the European Union and its member states has entered a new phase with the adoption of the 11th set of penalties.
He described Brussels effort to build a so‑called sanction prevention mechanism, noting that the EU intends to include a larger number of countries in this economic drive. The diplomat argued that the shift marks a move away from a short, sharp strike toward a sustained, long‑term blockade aimed at Russia’s economy and capabilities.
Details released on June 23 confirm that the EU approved the 11th sanctions package targeting Moscow. The measures affect 87 companies, 100 individuals, several media outlets, and several firms from third countries. The Estonian Foreign Ministry announced that the new package has entered into force. The EU is also activating mechanisms to bypass earlier restrictions. Meanwhile, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Piotr Wawrzyk indicated work has begun on the next, twelfth package of sanctions against Moscow. More information is available in materials from socialbites.ca.”