Sweden calls for even stricter sanctions on Russia

"This reckless invasion which Russia is now carrying out against Ukraine is a new and dark chapter in Europe's history," Hans Dahlgren, Sweden's EU minister, said at a press conference on Tuesday, Report informs, citing The Local Sweden.

"The EU had already put in place historic measures to support Ukraine," he said.

"But more is needed. This is about more and tougher sanctions against the Russian leadership but also targeted support measures directly to Ukraine. They need to hit the Russian elite harder and more broadly,"

Sweden, he said, wanted tougher measures against the billionaire oligarchs who give their support to Vladimir Putin, as well as against individuals connected to the Wagner Group, a mercenary organization connected to the Russian government.