Overview
- The US and EU announce roughly 600 new sanctions against Russia, targeting its war machine and individuals linked to Navalny's death.
- Sanctions aim to increase costs for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine, with previous measures having limited impact on deterring aggression.
- EU sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans against over 2,000 individuals and entities, including Putin and his associates.
- Measures target companies exporting dual-use goods to Russia and those supporting its military and industrial complex.
- Critics argue sanctions and price caps on Russian oil have not been effective enough, suggesting a need to address Russia's energy revenues more directly.