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Von der Leyen announces approval of the 19th sanctions package against Russia

EU — Ukraine & Russia

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Von der Leyen announces EU member states approved the 19th sanctions package and notes the new package hits Russia's gas sector for the first time.

EU Member States have approved our 19th package of sanctions against Russia. We’re keeping the pressure high on the aggressor. For the first time we are hitting Russia’s gas sector - the heart of its war economy. We will not relent until the people of Ukraine have a just and lasting peace.
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