**EU and US to Impose Toughest Sanctions on Russia**
The European Union is preparing to impose its toughest sanctions yet on Russia in coordination with the United States, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced. These new measures are aimed at crippling Russia’s ability to continue its war against Ukraine.
According to Barrot, Russian President Vladimir Putin is no longer making significant gains on the battlefield and has resorted to shelling residential areas with drones and missiles, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. “This must stop,” Barrot emphasized.
The EU’s sanctions are being introduced in coordination with US senators, including Republican Lindsey Graham. Graham has been a vocal advocate for additional sanctions against Russia and has stated that President Donald Trump is ready for the Senate to vote on a bill to impose new measures.
**Strongest Sanctions Since 2022**
Barrot noted that the EU’s new sanctions are the strongest imposed on Russia since 2022, reflecting the growing concern among European leaders about the ongoing war in Ukraine. “To achieve this, in coordination with American senators, Europe is preparing to introduce, based on French proposals, the toughest sanctions we have imposed in the last three years,” he said.
The US Senate is expected to begin voting on a sanctions bill after the July congressional break. Graham has stated that the bill will allow tariffs and sanctions to be placed on countries that support Putin’s war machine and do not help Ukraine.
**Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation**
The international community is increasingly isolating Russia due to its actions in Ukraine. The country has relied on partners like Belarus, China, and Iran for trade and to bypass Western sanctions meant to inhibit Moscow’s ability to continue its war against Ukraine.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, the EU and US are taking a firm stance against Russian aggression. By imposing new sanctions, they hope to disrupt Putin’s war machine and bring an end to the conflict.
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