**EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia**
The European Union has approved new sanctions on Russia. The move comes as the US and EU work together to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
**Russia’s Economy to Feel the Pinch**
One of the key parts of these new sanctions is a ban on Russian aluminum products. This means that Russian companies will not be able to sell their aluminum goods in the EU. Aluminum is an important metal, used in many things like cars and buildings. The US has also said that it wants Russia to feel the effects of economic restrictions.
**The “Shadow Fleet”**
Russia uses a group of old ships to try to avoid sanctions on oil trade. These ships are called the “shadow fleet”. The West believes that these ships might be used for other bad things, like espionage and sabotage.
**Phased-In Sanctions**
The EU’s new sanctions will be introduced gradually, or phased-in. This means that some companies and individuals in Russia will feel the effects of the sanctions sooner than others. The US has also said that it will target 13 banks and other entities that help Russia wage its war on Ukraine.
**Talks Between US and Russia**
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, recently met with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This meeting was the highest-level meeting between the two countries since the start of the full-scale war.
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