EU pledges new sanctions on Belarus and Iran for supporting Russia’s war against UkraineThe European Union is to propose new sanctions against Belarus and Iran, which are supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine.Quote: "The European Union will continue to do everything possible to support the brave people of Ukraine.We will keep pressure on the Kremlin for as long as it takes with a biting sanctions regime."Background: It was reported earlier that the EU would conduct a close dialogue with the G7 countries regarding the introduction of the tenth sanction package against Russia.Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged the West to impose sanctions on the Russian Patriarch, Kirill (Vladimir Gundyayev), and undermine Russia’s defence industry in 2023."