# The European Union is tightening the enforcement of sanctions against Russia, while further ramping up pressure on the country and increasing support for Ukraine. It has implemented 21 packages of restrictive measures against Moscow since 2022, targeting financial, energy, and trade sectors. European Commission vice president Kaja Kallas says EU Foreign Affairs ministers are considering using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, and also imposing tougher visa restrictions for Russian tourists:
EU ramps up support for Ukraine while tightening sanctions against Russia [SOUND]
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