The EU has levied new sanctions following the annexation of Crimea, while also proposing a trade ban on settlements.

The entities involved

• Crimea →

  Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)

  • An oil refinery in Moscow was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing city airports to close.Mon 15:54
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05
• European Commission →

  executive branch of the European Union

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Commission has initiated economic support measures for Armenia, including funding transfers, trade program development, and import restrictions.Mon 17:26

Related events

• Bulgaria's dissent threatens EU sanctions package aimed at squeezing the Russian economy over Crimea annexation.Jun 17
• The European Commission proposed a new sanctions regime for the EU.Jul 9
• Europe's actions influenced the status of Crimea and Donbas, with France acting as a guarantor of the European agreement.Thu 02:58
• Council of Europe acknowledged the illegal occupation of Crimea and supported Ukraine's democratic resilience.Jun 7
• Discussions were held regarding Ukraine's EU accession, financial support, and increasing sanctions pressure on Russia.Jul 21