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 . Luxury homes , car sales , art and wine investment , private school enrollment and football teams have all benefited from Russian investments . 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 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 .