The DPA news agency reported that the European Union may adopt a new package of anti-Russian sanctions by 24 February. It may include more than 200 individuals and companies.
“According to plans, additional sanctions measures could affect in many ways more than 200 people and companies”, – writes the agency DPA.
These measures include freezing of assets on the territory of the EU. Officials are also preparing a legal basis for the transfer of profits from previously frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
In addition, other foreign companies that “contribute to the military and technological strengthening of Russia or the development of its defence and security sector” should also fall under the sanctions. In this case, the new restrictive measures will not allow European companies to sell them dual-use goods and technologies.
Earlier, the French newspaper Le Figaro noted that despite the sanctions pressure from Western countries, Russia has increased the growth of its defence budget, which will allow it to continue its special military operation.