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The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on Friday night, the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, said the Swedish EU presidency. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
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“At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay a state visit to China from February 28 to March 2,” spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
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10:19pm: EU approves 10th package of Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion
The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish EU presidency said late on Friday.
It’s one year since Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Today, the EU approved the 10th package of Russian sanctions.
The package includes e.g.:
– Tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use and technology
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— Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU (@sweden2023eu) February 24, 2023
“Together, the EU member states have imposed the most forceful and far-reaching sanctions ever to help Ukraine win the war,” the Swedish EU presidency said on Twitter.
“The EU stands united with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. We will keep supporting Ukraine, for as long as it takes.”
The package includes tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods as well as measures against entities supporting the war, spreading propaganda or delivering drones used by Russia.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP & Reuters)
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