Sources: Council of EU to approve new Russia sanctions on 13 July

The Council of the European Union is expected to approve additional sanctions against Russia on Monday 13 July in response to its large-scale attacks on Ukraine.

As reported by European Pravda's correspondent in Brussels, the new sanctions, previously unveiled by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, are expected to be adopted at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July.

The proposals were submitted last Friday following yet another large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 1-2 July. According to the sources, the measures have received broad support among EU member states.

On Wednesday 8 July, the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) discussed the new package and decided to refer it to the Working Party of Foreign Relations Counsellors (Relex) for final preparation ahead of its expected approval on Monday.

Last week, following Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine, Kallas said she would propose sanctions against a broader range of companies supporting Russia's military industry.

According to media reports, the new sanctions are expected to target five legal entities and one individual involved in developing and manufacturing components that enhance the capabilities of Russia's Shahed and Geran drones.