The European Union introduced a new set of sanctions against Russia this week . Jim Boulden The MH17 disaster forced the EU to reach agreement on the sanctions . EU has now taken steps that will harm its own security in order to stand up to Russia , he writes .
The European Union introduced a new round of sanctions against Russia this week . Jim Boulden says MH17 disaster forced the EU to reach agreement on the sanctions . EU has now taken steps that will harm its own economy in order to stand up to Russia , he writes .