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The Council of the EU on 23 July formally adopted a new package of sanctions against Russia which, as stated, "delivers a powerful blow to Russian energy, financial services and cryptocurrencies".

Source: press release from the Council of the EU, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The new package includes tough economic sanctions targeting the sectors with the greatest impact on Russia's economy and its ability to finance the war against Ukraine.

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