The European Union is preparing sanctions against American companies if the US does not withdraw its claims to Greenland.

(TASS) The European Union’s potential sanctions against the United States are unlikely to be effective, Andrey Klishas, chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation and Statehood in Russia’s upper house of parliament, said, commenting on a Sunday Telegraph report.

"We are looking forward to the EU’s first package of sanctions against the US, which is going to be as ineffective as the 101st package of restrictions on Russia," he wrote on Telegram.

The Sunday Telegraph reported earlier, citing sources, that the EU was working on sanctions against American companies over US President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire Greenland. -- More...

The European Union is preparing sanctions against American companies if the US does not withdraw its claims to Greenland.

As part of these plans, the EU may restrict the activities of US technology giants, including Google, X, and Microsoft, in its territory. In addition, American banks and financial firms may also be subject to restrictions.

The European Union is preparing sanctions against American companies if the US does not withdraw its claims to Greenland.

As part of these plans, the EU may restrict the activities of US technology giants, including Google, X, and Microsoft, in its territory. In addition,… pic.twitter.com/dIWwZ7zL3O

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