Germany and France Seek Secondary Sanctions on Russia’s Backers

Germany and France have drafted a joint proposal calling for "secondary sanctions" aimed at entities that continue to support Russia. According to a shared document circulated by the two governments, the measure would extend punitive action beyond Russia itself to companies or jurisdictions providing financial or material assistance to Moscow. The initiative signals an effort by Europe’s two largest economies to tighten pressure on Russia by cutting off remaining channels of external backing. Details of the proposed sanctions regime, including categories of targeted businesses and enforcement mechanisms, have not yet been released.