Foreign Ministers from European Union countries are meeting in Brussels to discuss the ongoing fighting in Ukraine and a new wave of sanctions to pressure Russian officials Russian supporters in Ukraine to broker a lasting peace deal.
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Ministers are due to announce 19 new names and 9 entities that will be added to the EU's sanctions list including Ukranian and Russian officials linked to the fighting in East Ukraine.
Foreign affairs ministers will also discuss possible further sanctions against Russia ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday.
UK Foreign Minister Philip Hammond says that while talks with Russia show progression, action needs to be taken.
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