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Details of new EU sanctions against Russia revealed

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Ambassadors of European Union states have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which includes 1,646 individuals and companies associated with the military-industrial complex, manufacturers of specialized textiles and fibers for missiles, manufacturers of drones, shipyards that service submarines, and 77 Russian politicians who ran for the State Duma from new regions.
Official adoption is scheduled for October 12 at a meeting of EU foreign ministers.

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The EU continues to impose sanctions against Russia in response to its actions related to the conflict in Ukraine, targeting sectors that support the military industry.

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Ambassadors of the European Union states have agreed on another package of sanctions against Russia. As Reuters reports, citing diplomatic sources, it is planned to include 1,646 individuals and companies, mainly associated with the Russian military-industrial complex, on the sanctions lists.

In addition, the EU intends to introduce restrictions against manufacturers of specialized textiles, synthetic and carbon fibers used in various missile systems.

Manufacturers of drones, shipyards that service submarines, and 77 Russian politicians who ran for the State Duma from new regions will also be subject to sanctions. The official adoption of the package is scheduled for Monday, October 12, at a meeting of foreign ministers.

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The official adoption of the sanctions package will take place at a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday, October 12
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What specific companies and individuals will be included in the sanctions lists?
How will new sanctions affect the export of Russian high-tech materials?
Will secondary sanctions be introduced against third countries cooperating with sanctioned organizations?