EU Foreign Ministers discuss new sanctions on Russia and the Middle East this Wednesday

Correio da Manhã2 September 2026 at 07:05

The Foreign Ministers of the European Union meet this Wednesday to debate new sanctions against Russia. The meeting takes place in a context of continuation of the conflict in Ukraine, which remains one of the central points of the European diplomatic agenda.

Besides the Russian question, the ministers will also analyze the situation in the Middle East, addressing another of the three points planned for discussion. The third point relates to the reflection on how to reinforce the influence and diplomatic work of the EU worldwide.

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