IN BRIEF: What is known about the 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia

[TASS Russian News Agency] - 02/24/2025

The EU disconnected 13 Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system



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In Russian newspapers

EU prohibits export of gaming controllers to Russia — statement
The Сouncil of the EU stated that video game controllers were allegedly used to guide drones
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025
Russian embassy asked France in advance to strengthen security of Russian foreign entities
According to preliminary information, there were no casualties, and no damage was reported to the Consulate General (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025
UN Security Council approves US resolution on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution calling for a “swift end” to the conflict (…)
[RT] - 25/02/2025
EU to introduce new military aid package for Ukraine — foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas also added that new EU military initiatives will be discussed at an emergency summit of EU leaders on (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025
Russia and BRICS state discuss partnership
Sergey Lavrov has discussed trade, diplomacy, and global conflicts with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola (…)
[RT] - 24/02/2025
Portrait of a Nation: How Ordinary Russians’ Lives Have Changed in 3 Years of War
Millions of Russians have borne the brunt of deepening political repressions, sweeping economic sanctions and (…)
[The Moscow Times] - 24/02/2025
French Foreign Ministry condemns attack on Russian consulate general in Marseille
The ministry stressed that all diplomatic missions are protected under the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025
US ‘reformulating’ Russian policy – Trump adviser
The Trump administration is doing away with Joe Biden’s policies on Russia and Ukraine, National Security Adviser (…)
[RT] - 24/02/2025
Russian Judge Upholds 3-Year Jail Sentence for French Researcher
Laurent Vinatier was sentenced to jail in October on charges of gathering information about the Russian military and (…)
[The Moscow Times] - 24/02/2025
Russian stock indices in the green as Monday’s trading closes on Moscow Exchange
The growth leaders by the end of the session were shares of Wush Holding (+10.3%), the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025
US doesn’t see chance of Ukraine entering NATO — Waltz
According to the US National Security Adviser, Washington is committed to "NATO at large," meaning the (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 24/02/2025