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EU Escalates Sanctions Against Russia, Expanding Blacklist to Include Mainland Chinese Companies
The European Union has escalated its sanctions regime against Russia by extending its blacklist to include companies based in mainland China. This unprecedented step underscores the EU's determination to thwart the Kremlin's efforts to circumvent sanctions and acquire banned items, marking a significant shift in the bloc's strategy towards Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The package, however, does not cover any person allegedly involved in the death of Alexei Navalny.