Move is largely symbolic but part of attempt to highlight resolve to stand up to Russia over Ukraine
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The EU will seek to freeze the foreign-held assets of Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, under a new sanctions package due to be finalised on Friday, foreign ministers have said.
The move is largely symbolic, as the Russian president is unlikely to have identifiable personal assets abroad, but it will be part of an attempt to highlight the EU’s resolve.
