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sanctionseuhigh impact24/07/2026, 01:32:34Confidence 70/100

EU sanctions target Russian chess president amid ongoing war

The EU has announced its largest sanctions package in four years, aimed at Russian individuals and interests following the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Highly likely

EU sanctions target Russian chess president amid ongoing war

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What we know (verified)

  • EU sanctions target Russian chess president amid ongoing war
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Our assessment

If the newly announced EU sanctions package includes high-profile Russian cultural figures as well as established political and business interests, this signals a continued…

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articleThe Guardian(class A)original