EU preparing new types of sanctions against Russia, Zelenskyy discusses frontline with army chief - Monday brief
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The European Union has decided to introduce a thematic sanctions regime against Russia. Zelenskyy held a military meeting and discussed the front with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi for more than two hours.
Read more about what happened on Monday, September 30.
EU is preparing new types of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has decided to introduce a thematic sanctions regime, specifically focused on addressing hybrid threats from Moscow, according to Radio Liberty journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
According to Jozwiak, EU ambassadors are expected to agree on the new thematic sanctions regime on October 2, targeting Russian hybrid threats. The formalization is set for the following week.
"No names yet but will be added in the future," he said.
Initially, there were discussions about implementing a general sanctions regime, but it was ultimately agreed that the focus would be on Russian threats.
Zelenskyy holds meeting of Staff of Supreme Commander-in-Chief
According to Zelenskyy, two key issues were discussed: the staffing of brigades, and weapons and equipment for Ukrainian soldiers, including procurement and supply.
The President also had a detailed and lengthy conversation with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and the Chief of the General Staff, Anatolii Barhylevych, lasting more than two and a half hours.
Putin orders recruitment of 130,000 conscripts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to carry out a military draft from October 1 to December 31, 2024. The draft will target 133,000 Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 who are not in reserve and are subject to conscription.
Belarus starts testing combat capability of aviation and air defense
The Belarusian army has launched a new phase of inspections for its military units and formations starting September 30.
The inspections are focused on assessing the readiness and capability of the Air Force and air defense units to perform their tasks, according to the Belarusian Ministry of Defense.
Croatian president reveals who contributes most to Ukraine's EU accession
Vladimir Putin has inadvertently become the greatest catalyst for the expansion of the European Union. His invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has accelerated the push for more countries to join the bloc, according to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
