EU has reportedly proposed including third-country ports in the latest sanctions package against Russia, the first time this has been proposed

The EU's proposal to include third-country ports in sanctions against Russia marks a significant escalation in their strategy, potentially tightening the noose on trade routes and increasing pressure on Moscow.

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