Pressure on Putin grows: Von der Leyen presents 21st sanctions package | Midday Report

Main topics covered today:

EC CHIEF VON DER LEYEN PRESENTS 21ST SANCTIONS PACKAGE
Brussels has announced a 21st package of sanctions targeting Moscow’s military-industrial complex, human rights violators, and propagandists. Ursula von der Leyen announced that Russian veterans who contributed to harming Ukraine will be banned from entering the EU.

FINAL RESULTS OF THE ELECTION IN ARMENIA
Nicol Pashinyan secured close to 50% of the Armenian vote in Sunday’s snap election, securing his position in power. This guards the European-friendly direction of Armenia’s foreign policy. And yet, the country’s pro-Russian, pro-opposition groups gained more support than expected.

TRUMP SPEAKS OF "FINAL THROES" OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH IRAN
Tensions between Israel and Iran remain high as the two sides threaten to attack one another if a satisfactory peace deal is not brokered by the United States. Following brief strikes on Sunday between the warring countries, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he is close to bringing Israel and Iran to an agreed deal, assuming the current ceasefire is not breached.

Chapters:
00:00 EC chief unveils 21st sanctions package against Russia
03:55 Summit in Estonia attended by Ukrainian president
06:16 Final election results in Armenia
09:31 Trump: End of war with Iran is near
12:10 Poles getting wealthier

Host: Marie Kato

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