Ambassadors of the European Union have agreed on the 13th package of sanctions against Russia; it will be officially approved on February 24, the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council said.

"EU Ambassadors just agreed in principle on a 13th package of sanctions in the framework of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This package is one of the broadest approved by the EU. It will undergo a written procedure and be formally approved for the 24 February," according to a statement published in X social network on Wednesday.

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said on X social media: "We have a deal on the 13th package! We are adding almost 200 persons and entities to our package of designations bringing over EU listings to over 2000. With this package, we are taking more action against entities involved in circumvention, the defence and military sectors."