Belgian MEP Guy Verhofstadt's speech has already been viewed over 2.5 million times.
While speaking to other MEPs at the European Council, Verhofstadt argued more stringent sanctions needed to be introduced.should focus on targeting the people around the Russian president.
The MEP also criticized the impact the sanctions were having on Russian oligarchs and called for more intense measures. , the foundation of Navalny has made the list of 6,000 people, it is these people you need to tackle.""In the name of the 212 [members of Parliament], it's time to change your strategy. It is time to have an extra European Council as fast as possible. And to go for the full package of sanctions immediately," Verhofstadt continued.
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