New Sanction Package Against Russia to Come into Effect Today: French Foreign Minister

A new package of sanctions against Russia will come into effect today. According to TASS news agency, this was announced by the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

"A new package of sanctions is currently being prepared, which will come into effect today," said the diplomat. He noted that this sanctions package is currently being coordinated with ambassadors within the EU. It will include a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia.