New EU sanctions target Russian military-industrial complex

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : The European Council said this was "to avoid and combat food insecurity around the world, and in order to avoid disruptions in the payment channels for agricultural products." As well as sanctions on various entities, banks and individuals, including Putin and members of his family, the EU has previously approved an embargo on coal and seaborne oil imports, in close concert with Western allies.
32% : The European Union said Friday its latest round of sanctions will hit Russia's military-industrial complex, as well as people and groups that are attacking Ukrainian civilians or kidnapping children.

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