• •The European Union is drafting its 21st set of sanctions against Russia, targeting soldiers, banks, crypto firms, and Kremlin oil revenues.
• •Proposed measures include entry restrictions for military personnel across the bloc.
• •Official adoption remains uncertain as member states must reach a unanimous agreement on the specific details of the measures.

The European Union is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia that would prohibit Russian military personnel from entering the bloc. According to The Guardian, the package also intends to tighten controls on Russian financial institutions, cryptocurrency firms, and state oil revenues. While the proposal aims to increase economic and political pressure, the path to implementation remains complex. Whether these measures can secure the necessary unanimous approval from all member states remains to be seen.