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EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Agricultural Products Amid Ongoing Conflict

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Agricultural Products Amid Ongoing Conflict

European Union countries agree on new tariffs targeting agricultural goods and fertilizers imported from Russia and Belarus.
On March 14, 2025, representatives of the European Union reached a consensus to impose tariffs on a range of agricultural products and fertilizers imported from Russia and Belarus.

This decision was announced by the EU Council, which represents all 27 member states.

The agreement was finalized during a meeting held in Brussels, reflecting the EU's ongoing response to geopolitical tensions stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.

In related developments, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern for Ukrainian soldiers encircled by Russian forces in the Kursk region.

He stated on his social media platform that he had urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the Ukrainian troops.

Trump noted the potential for an end to the conflict but emphasized the precarious situation of the soldiers caught in the conflict.

Following Trump's remarks, a White House spokesperson clarified that there had been no direct communication between Trump and Putin, despite discussions occurring between Trump's emissary and Russian officials regarding a potential ceasefire.

The Kremlin indicated that President Putin supports the principle of a ceasefire proposed by the United States, contingent upon addressing the underlying causes of the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke on the potential for concluding the conflict, suggesting that the observance of a ceasefire could be monitored with U.S. assistance, which may include satellite surveillance and intelligence support.

Concurrent to the discussions regarding sanctions and the conflict in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting at the Élysée Palace with defense industry leaders, including representatives from major French arms manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sector.

The meeting aimed to address the capacity of the defense industry to increase production in light of the escalating threat from Russia.

France allocates approximately €50 billion annually to defense, and the government seeks to enhance production capabilities in response to the ongoing conflict.

The Minister of Industry, Marc Ferracci, indicated that the government is looking to collaborate with the defense sector to solve issues related to scaling production in response to military needs.

The discussions at the Élysée exemplify Macron's engagement in defense and foreign affairs, following a recent cabinet meeting with key ministers involved in the war effort.
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