The European Union has agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia, coinciding with Donald Trump's push for negotiations regarding Ukraine. The sanctions include a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminium and an expansion of the blacklist against Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The EU aims to maintain pressure on the Kremlin while acknowledging the need for concessions in negotiations. The new sanctions also expel 13 Russian banks from the SWIFT system and suspend broadcasting licenses for eight Russian media outlets. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)