The EU has announced the official extension of sectoral sanctions against Russia for another six months. This was announced by the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas.
As noted by the top EU diplomat, pressure on Russia will continue until it stops its war against Ukraine.
“Each sanction weakens Russia’s ability to wage war. Each sanction weakens Russia’s ability to wage war,” Kallas emphasized.
Following a written procedure, all 27 EU countries signed a document extending sectoral sanctions. Therefore, they have extended the sanctions until January 31, 2026.
On June 26, European Union leaders reached a political agreement to extend sanctions against Russia for another six months but did not agree on the approval of a new package of restrictions.
On Friday, June 27, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union effectively approved the extension of sectoral sanctions against Russia for another six months.
These are sanctions against entire sectors or industries of the Russian economy or areas of Russian business activity.
All peace efforts, led by US President Donald Trump, have failed so far, as Russia is not ready to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and halt air strikes; to the opposite, Putin’s troops have intensified missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities over the last couple of weeks.
