Von der Leyen proposes new EU sanctions against Russia

Created: 2022-09-28Updated: 2022-09-28 4:17 PM

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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The EU Commission has presented a proposal for another package of sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Brussels - The package contains, among other things, the legal basis for a price cap for oil imports from Russia and other import restrictions worth seven billion euros, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.

Now the EU states must discuss the proposal and decide unanimously on it.

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