European Officials Approve Tougher Sanctions on Moscow

The European Union on Tuesday approved a package of expanded sanctions against Russia over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow has been widely accused of supporting separatist rebels.

The new sanctions target Russia’s state-owned banks, and will restrict sales to Russia of arms, some kinds of technology and some equipment used by the oil industry. European diplomats also drew up a list of people who will face individual sanctions, including at least three close associates of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.