The European Union has sanctioned 34 individuals and 47 entities supporting Russia's war effort. Separately, EU diplomat Kaja Kallas stated the bloc verified reports of China training Russian military personnel for Ukraine, potentially deepening tensions.
The EU's expanded sanctions aim to further isolate Russia economically and militarily, while the verified reports of Chinese military training for Russian troops signal a potential escalation of international involvement in the Ukraine conflict and could lead to broader geopolitical realignments.
The European Union has approved a new set of restrictive measures, sanctioning 34 individuals and 47 entities for their support of Russia's war effort. The EU council announced on Monday that these newly sanctioned parties are linked to Russia's military and industrial complex, its 'shadow fleet' of oil and gas tankers used to circumvent sanctions, and networks involved in political interference.
In parallel, EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the bloc has verified reports of China's military training Russian personnel for combat in Ukraine. This development could significantly escalate tensions between the EU and China. Kallas indicated that the EU is carefully assessing the implications of this alleged support and that ministers agreed to sanction several Chinese entities. Reuters had previously reported that China provided covert training to approximately 200 Russian military personnel in 2025, a claim that China's foreign ministry has denied, asserting its neutral stance on the conflict.