The EU is gearing up to hit Russia again! The German government has confirmed that the 18th package of sanctions against Moscow will be adopted this week. Yes, you read that right – yet another sanctions package! The European Commission proposed this package back on June 10, targeting Russia’s energy revenues, banking sector, and military industry. Berlin announced the package will be pushed at the ambassador level and then reviewed again after the European Commission’s visit to Slovakia later this week.
But wait, there’s more! While the EU tries to tighten the noose around Russia, Germany and its allies are not backing down. Sanctions have become the sword and shield in this geopolitical war. But will this really stop Moscow?
Meanwhile, the situation on the ground is getting messier. Germany’s intelligence agency BND claims Russia has increased its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, deploying a dangerous chemical called chloropicrin, which can be deadly in enclosed spaces. This is a serious breach of international conventions and raises the question of how long the world will tolerate such power plays.
On the other side, air traffic in Russia is in chaos. Between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, flights are massively canceled or delayed, and train tickets are selling out in a flash. All because of drone attacks on airports, leading to temporary flight suspensions at major airports including Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo. Russian air defense shot down four drones advancing towards Moscow, but the question remains how long this will last and what consequences it will have on ordinary people’s daily lives.
So, as the EU and Germany ramp up sanctions and Russia responds with new military and security challenges, the world watches in disbelief. Is this the beginning of the end or just another round of the endless power game? Either way, don’t forget to share your thoughts – do sanctions really hit Russia or just create chaos for regular folks? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes!
