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EU countries’ ambassadors approve the 10th package of sanctions against Russia

The sanctions must now be formally approved by the EU Council in a written procedure

BRUSSELS, February 25. /TASS/. The permanent representatives of the EU member states have approved the 10th package of sanctions against Russia due to a special military operation in Ukraine, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU announced late on Friday.

"Today, the EU approved the 10th package of anti-Russian sanctions," the Presidency tweeted.

The new package of restrictive measures in particular includes, "tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use and technology", "targeted restricted measures against individuals and entities supporting the war, spreading propaganda or delivering drones used by Russia," as well as "measures against Russian disinformation," the Swedish Presidency said.

The sanctions must now be formally approved by the EU Council in a written procedure. After that they will be published in the Official Journal of the EU and enter into force.

Over the past few weeks EU leaders promised that the 10th package of sanctions would come into effect by February 24, the date Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine a year ago.