The European Council has called for an escalation of sanctions against the Russian Federation for its invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, it proposes developing a new set of measures to prevent the aggressor from circumventing sanctions through third countries, according to the Twitter (X) page of the spokesperson for the President of the European Council, Ecaterina Casinge. In the final statement by the European Council regarding Ukraine, it is noted that the new package of restrictions calls for further steps aimed at weakening Russia’s ability to continue its aggressive war, particularly by …