# Germany Calls EU Sanctions Unprecedented Blow to Russia

> Germany labels new EU sanctions an unprecedented blow to Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
- Title: Germany Calls EU Sanctions Unprecedented Blow to Russia · Dw
- Summary: Germany labels new EU sanctions an unprecedented blow to Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. Germany says new EU sanctions target 1,600 individuals and…
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## German Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul calls new EU sanctions an unprecedented blow to Putin's war in Ukraine.

> We are making it harder for Putin to continue his war of aggression in violation of international law
## Sanctions Target
1,600 individuals and businesses linked to Russia's war effort and 77 people related to illegal elections in occupied territories.

> More than half are connected to the production chain for ballistic missiles
## EU Foreign Policy Chief
Kaja Kallas states sanctions are the largest expansion since Russia started its war.

> More than half are connected to the production chain for ballistic missiles
## Polish Prime Minister
Donald Tusk urges further sanctions to contain Russia as winter approaches.

> This is the moment when the entire West...should show Russia and Putin that it is ready to pursue a policy of containing Russia by even more decisive means
## Key takeaway

Germany says new EU sanctions target 1,600 individuals and businesses linked to Russia's war effort and illegal elections in occupied territories.