After delaying an earlier ultimatum, the European Union has passed a new sanctions package against Russia. It comes as a result of Russia rejecting plans for a 30-day ceasefire that the US, the UK, and Ukraine signed off on, bringing negotiations to a standstill. The World’s Daniel Ofman looks at the potential impact of further sanctions, given the current state of the Russian economy.
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