However, the bloc remains divided over whether to extend those sanctions to energy imports.
that is likely to restrict the leasing of airplanes and the import and export of products like jet fuel, steel products and luxury goods, two sources with knowledge of the discussions have told CNBC.despite mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
The reports led to an array of calls from within the European Union for the bloc to go further in punishing Moscow for its unprovoked. The bloc is now working on a fifth package of sanctions against Russia with the new round of measures expected to be approved later this week.
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