https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-plans-most-far-reaching-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-plans-most-far-reaching-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-plans-most-far-reaching-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-says#u45289Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:45:42 +0000The European Union is preparing its most far-reaching sanctions package yet against Russia, aimed at crippling its war effort. The new sanctions are expected to be proposed in the autumn. Estonia's foreign minister, Kaja Kallas, confirmed the plans, emphasizing the EU's commitment to stepping up pressure on Russia.Why it mattersThe EU has been imposing sanctions on Russia since its annexation of Crimea in 2014 and has escalated them following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The new sanctions package is part of the EU's efforts to weaken Russia's economy