EU agrees new sanctions against Russia as Ukraine war's second anniversary looms

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : According to several diplomats, EU ambassadors from all member countries agreed to impose sanctions on about 200 companies and individuals.
49% : The decision on Wednesday coincides with the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, which began on February 24 2022, and comes days after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc, said the "package is one of the broadest approved by the EU".
43% : Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc, said the package is 'one of the broadest approved by the EU'.EU countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies.
39% : The EU has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine.

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