Macron vows tougher sanctions after fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv

The French leader emphasized that military assistance to Kyiv will remain a priority to ensure the country can defend its population against ongoing strikes. Writing on the platform X, Macron framed the unified response as a necessary step to counter the recent wave of aggression. The commitment to bolster Ukraine’s defenses comes as European capitals look for ways to tighten the economic noose around Moscow’s war effort. Officials have not yet disclosed the specific sectors or entities targeted by the upcoming sanctions package, but the statement underscores a hardening stance among Western partners in the face of continued attacks.