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Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to…

The new European Union sanctions target Russia's economy as Germany warns more may follow; Spain's government faces its own pressure as polls slip.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 8:35 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by DW.com: “Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 8:35 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Germany, EU, Russia.
BBN covered this story before: Report: Russia Targeting EU Defense Chiefs for Assassination (October 11).

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DW.comGermany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGermany's Johann Wadephul says the European Union's new sanctions on Russia are an unprecedented blow to its economy, and he is warning of major new economic measures as tensions drag on, according to DW.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe details of the package haven't been spelled out in what we have, so we will wait to see what is actually in it before anyone calls it a turning point.

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