European Commission proposes adding Patriarch Kirill to 21st sanctions package — TV

The European Commission has put forward its 21st sanctions package against Russia, which aims to expand the list of sanctioned individuals and entities. Reports indicate that Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, is among those proposed for inclusion. This proposed package would add a total of 170 individuals and entities to the existing sanctions list.

While the specifics of all additions were not immediately revealed, the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill marks a significant step, given his prominent position. The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, confirmed the broad scope of the proposed measures.

This action signifies a potential escalation in the EU's efforts to exert pressure on Russia by targeting influential figures and organizations.