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Europe tightens sanctions on Russia as pressure builds on Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen on a screen at the stand of Russian state oil major Rosneft during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia 25 May 2018. The word in Russian above him means oil. © REUTERS / SERGEI KARPUKHIN

European powers have forged ahead with fresh sanctions on Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow – and on Washington – to act decisively for a credible peace agreement in Ukraine.

France has joined Britain and the European Union in unveiling a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the Kremlin’s efforts to dodge existing restrictions through shadowy oil shipments and financial networks.

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