New sanctions decision from the EU to Russia: 150 organizations and 50 banks are targeted

The European Union (EU) is preparing to increase economic pressure on Moscow due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine.

In his statement today, French Minister of European Affairs Benjamin Haddad shared the details of the new sanctions package against Russia.

Speaking to France-based LCI television, Haddad said, "We will accept new sanctions against Russia on Monday. 150 additional organizations and 50 banks will be included in the scope of sanctions. France was the country that suggested most of the organizations to be added. We will continue to maintain economic pressure on Russia and of course support Ukraine."

The French minister also condemned Russia's decision yesterday to ban Le Monde newspaper correspondent Ariane Chemin, freelance journalist and former Moscow correspondent Paul Gogo, and two French MPs, Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte, from entering the country.

Benjamin Haddad said, "This is an intimidation. France will not be intimidated. I think these MPs and journalists are doing their duty. Especially these MPs play a very active role in the fight against foreign intervention."