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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Aug 17, 12:41 AM
EU foreign chief plans fresh sanctions against Russia
The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said.
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EU foreign chief plans fresh sanctions against Russia
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What happened The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said.
The headline split RTE News (Ireland) frames it as "EU foreign chief plans fresh sanctions against Russia". The Straits Times frames it as "EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn: Foreign chief".
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Politico EuropeNews report · Aug 17, 2:00 AM
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The Straits TimesNews report · Aug 17, 12:06 AM
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn: Foreign chief
Kaja did not elaborate further on timing or details of the new sanctions package.
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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.