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EU targets Russian economy and soldiers in newest sanction package

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Russia’s economy was "slowing sharply" as she presented the bloc’s 21st sanctions package.

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What happened EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Russia’s economy was "slowing sharply" as she presented the bloc’s 21st sanctions package.
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CenterEU targets Russian economy and soldiers in newest sanction package

Politico Europe · Center · News report

Right / center-rightEU to ban travel to Europe for Russians who fought against Ukraine

The Washington Times · Center-right · News report

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Politico EuropeNews report · Jun 9, 1:56 PM

EU targets Russian economy and soldiers in newest sanction package

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EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Russia’s economy was "slowing sharply" as she presented the bloc’s 21st sanctions package.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Jun 9, 1:35 PM

EU to ban travel to Europe for Russians who fought against Ukraine

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Anyone who has fought on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine will be barred from entering European Union countries under the organization's just-announced 21st sanctions package agains...

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Jun 9, 1:35 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Jun 9, 1:56 PM: Politico Europe joined the source map.

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