European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

EU countries have introduced sanctions against Russia for the 16th time. Media sources have learned which restrictions are included in the new package, EUobserver reports. "The measures are to impose visa bans and asset freezes on 48 new individuals and 35 entities — up from 34 individuals and 18 entities named in the European Commission's initial

EU envoys on Wednesday agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said, including a ban on primary aluminium imports, sales of gaming consoles and the listing of 73 shadow fleet vessels.