EU tightens sanctions on Russia, even as USA talks with Kremlin

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the agreement in principle of a 16th package of European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia, designed to further restrict trade, especially in oil and aluminium. The US, meanwhile, has opened talks with Moscow.

By Keith Nuthall

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the agreement in principle of a 16th package of European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia, designed to further restrict trade, especially in oil and aluminium. The US, meanwhile, has opened talks with Moscow.