UE pregătește un nou pachet de sancțiuni care vizează 1.600 de entități rusești

Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to impose new sanctions targeting 800 individuals and organizations, coinciding with EU measures. Discussions will occur next week in Ireland. The sanctions aim to expand existing restrictions, with a target adoption date in mid-October. Diplomatic talks will also address the controversial use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, which faces financial difficulties. Belgium's opposition remains a significant hurdle, although some flexibility may be possible regarding legal responsibilities among EU member states.