EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies. The decision coincides with the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, and comes days after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Advertisement Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc, said the "package is one of the broadest approved by the EU." Advertisement According to several diplomats, EU ambassadors from all member countries agreed to…