EU bids to finalise new Russia sanctions amid discontent from some member states – Europe live
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy fired the army chief and appointed a new general to lead a reorganization of the military. Meanwhile, EU ambassadors are meeting to try to finalize a new set of sanctions against Russia, but some member states have concerns about the impact on their own economies.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.
- Zelenskyy appointed Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces.
- Zelenskyy also offered a prominent government role to Mykhailo Fedorov, the recently dismissed defence minister.
- The changes come amid nationwide protests in Ukraine demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement.
- Ukraine launched attacks on Russian logistics hubs supplying military equipment.
- EU ambassadors in Brussels are trying to approve the 21st package of sanctions against Russia.
- Some EU countries worry sanctions might harm their own economies.
- Proposed measures on Russian fishing, visas for Russian citizens, and sanctions on a Russian religious leader were dropped or opposed.
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