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EU looking to deepen sanctions against Russia

By Raf Casert
Published September 3, 2014 3:32pm ET
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EU looking to deepen sanctions against Russia
FILE- In this Sept.12, 2011 file photo European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, right, and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk address the media, at the European Council building in Brussels. Tusk was chosen by European leaders to be the next president of the European Council. European Union nations were looking at sporting sanctions to punish Russia for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis but diplomats said Wednesday Sept.3, 2014 the immediate targeting of high-profile events like the 2018 World Cup is unlikely at this stage. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe,file) | Yves Logghe

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations will be looking to give existing penalties against Russia more bite by the weekend rather than expanding sanctions to include sport events to punish Moscow for its involvement in the Ukraine crisis.

Several member states came out on Wednesday against the idea of taking action against Russia’s high-profile sports events, such as its hosting of the 2018 World Cup, describing it as unrealistic at this stage.

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