EU sanctions on Russia to exclude Aughinish alumina, says EU foreign affairs chief

EU foreign affairs chief says sanctions loopholes must close while Ireland awaits findings of Aughinish investigation
Taoiseach Micheal Martin meeting vice-president of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, in Government Buildings during her visit to Dublin. Picture: Government of Ireland/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheal Martin meeting vice-president of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, in Government Buildings during her visit to Dublin. Picture: Government of Ireland/PA Wire

New EU sanctions on Russia will include alloys and metals, but will not include alumina produced in Limerick, the bloc's foreign affairs chief has said.

Kaja Kallas was speaking during a visit to Dublin on Tuesday and said that no EU product should end up supporting Russia’s war effort.

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