The European Union stands ready to impose a new round of large-scale sanctions on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Tirana of Albania on Friday.
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on Wednesday regarding the bloc's 17th round of sanctions targeting Russia.
Speaking at the 6th European Political Community (EPC) Summit in the capital of Albania, Ursula von der Leyen noted that the new package of sanctions on Russia would be more stringent. The measures will include adding more ships of Russia's "shadow fleet" to the sanctions list, lowering the oil price cap, and expanding sanctions on Russia's financial sector.
EU to impose 17th sanction package on Russia
The Chinese military has continued to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters of and airspace over the Huangyan Dao as well as the surrounding areas in the South China Sea since the beginning of December, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command said Wednesday.
The PLA Southern Theater Command said it has deployed naval and air forces troops to reinforce patrols and vigilance, further strengthening control and management over the relevant areas.
The move has effectively addressed various infringement and provocations, with an aim to safeguard China's sovereignty and security while maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command.
Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao
