EU set to unveil fresh sanctions against Russia

The European Union is set to unveil a fresh package of sanctions against Russia as western leaders staged a show of support for the Ukrainian government.

The move comes after British prime minister David Cameron, US president Barack Obama and other senior Nato leaders held talks with Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko at the alliance summit in Wales.

British government sources said the EU would unveil measures in Brussels today — including sanctions targeting state-owned Russia defence and energy companies.