The EU wants to react to Russia’s partial mobilization in the war against Ukraine with new sanctions against Russia. “It is clear that Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said late on Wednesday (local time) after a special meeting of EU foreign ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
“We will take further restrictive measures at both a personal and sectoral level.” This must be done in coordination with international partners. The punitive measures would have additional implications for the Russian economy, such as the technology sector. In addition, Borrell said that Ukraine should receive more weapons. He didn’t give details.
Decisions must be made later in a formal meeting. It was about sending a powerful message after Putin’s speech, Borrell said.