00:00The European Union has imposed sanctions on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies
00:06linked to the country's arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in
00:12making parts for drones and missiles. It is the biggest single listing of sanctions since
00:18Russia launched full-scale war on Ukraine almost five years ago.
00:25EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaya Kalas said more than half are linked to ballistic missile
00:30production and the aim is to making it harder and more expensive for Russia to produce weapons.
00:36Separately, the EU has extended its sanctions against those involved in the development
00:40and use of chemical weapons for another five years until October 2031. The measures currently
00:47target 31 people and six organisations who face asset freezes and other restrictions
00:52including travel bans for those listed.
