On Thursday, the European Union announced a fresh round of economic sanctions against Russia, following the United States’ recent expansion of penalties targeting the Russian oil industry. Russian authorities and state-controlled media have minimized the significance of these measures, dismissing them as largely ineffective. These new restrictions are designed to sever the financial lifelines and resources that support Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine, with the broader goal of compelling President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks. This development represents a diplomatic success for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has persistently called for intensified global sanctions against Russia’s aggression. Douglas Herbert, an expert in International Affairs at France24, offers his analysis on the situation.
EU and US Ramp Up Sanctions on Russia to Force Putin into Ukraine Peace Talks
