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On 18 December, the EU adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia. This package comprises: additional listings, trade measures, including on Russian diamonds, stricter asset freeze obligations, energy measures, stronger anti-circumvention measures. More on the new package.

As the world faces more and more challenges, with mounting tensions and increasing conflicts, the International Day of Peace stands as a powerful reminder of the need to preserve and promote dialogue instead of conflicts, cooperation instead of confrontation. The international community needs a renewed commitment to the principles of the UN Charter. Effective multilateralism and an international...