"US Allies in Europe Deliver Double Blow to Putin as Austria Blocks Russian Sanctions and EU Targets Medvedev's Son"

The European Union Council has adopted a 12th sanctions package against Russia, including a ban on the import of diamonds from Russia and tighter enforcement of a price cap on Russian oil. Additionally, it has been reported that sanctions imposed on Russia in response to Putin's war in Ukraine will not be lifted after the conflict ends. The sanctions package targets individuals and organizations, including Putin's cousin and the son of former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The European Council stated that the sanctions aim to weaken Russia's war capabilities and support Ukraine's fight for freedom and sovereignty.