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Another one – the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is now a reality. After Slovakia withdrew its objections, the package was finally approved today in Brussels by the EU affairs ministers. The new sanctions mainly target the Russian banking and energy sectors. Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office, commented on the matter for Czech Radio.

The 18th sanctions package is on the table. The European Commission aims to increase pressure on Russia so that Moscow comes to the negotiating table and agrees to a ceasefire. The Commission plans to target both the Russian shadow fleet and Russian banks. Viktor Daněk, director of the Prague office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for STVR.

European Union has approved its fourteenth package of sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting 116 additional individuals. Whom will the new package of sanctions affect the most? How effective have previous packages been so far? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, answered these questions live for TN Live.