Ukraine: Brussels submits to the Twenty-Seven an eleventh package of sanctions against Russia

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The European Union (EU) is considering sanctions against Chinese companies suspected of supporting the Russian war effort, according to reports by the British daily Financial Times. Member countries are expected to discuss the new sanctions package this week.

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In this eleventh package of restrictive measures against Russia intended to avoid the circumvention of European sanctions, seven Chinese companies are in the sights of the European Union. "The aim is to prevent goods banned from exporting to Russia from finding a way to supply the Russian military complex," European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said.

One already sanctioned in the United States

Among these Chinese companies, one is already subject to US sanctions. This is King-Pai Technology, a group accused by Washington, of supplying equipment to the Russian military industry.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted and announced retaliation in the event of European sanctions. China urges the EU not to go down this "wrong path" or it will take firm measures to safeguard its rights and interests, Beijing said. EU member countries could also impose sanctions on Iranian companies involved in manufacturing and supplying drones to Russia.

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Europe Day: Ursula von der Leyen in Kiev on Tuesday 9 May

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is travelling to Kiev on Tuesday (May 9th) to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, her spokesman announced on Monday. This is the fifth visit by the Commission President since the start of the Russian military offensive in February 2022.

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President to reaffirm EU's unwavering support for Ukraine " said his spokesperson, Eric Mamer, stressing that this visit would take place on Europe Day. Mr. Zelensky announced on Monday, May 8, that his country renounced any commemoration of the victory over Nazi Germany on May 9 in accordance with Soviet and Russian tradition, and would henceforth celebrate this day on May 8 with "the free world".

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