The UK has imposed sanctions on several Russian spy units and military intelligence officers in response to Moscow’s hybrid warfare against western states.

Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine, injuring 15 people, while Ukrainian President Zelensky called for more air defense systems and interceptors to counter the terror, and President Trump warned Russia of tougher sanctions if the attacks don't end.

The 27-nation E.U. also approved a plan to lower the price cap on Russian crude oil and ban transactions with 22 more Russian banks.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. Its latest sanctions package on Russia will lower the G7's price cap for crude oil to $47.6 per barrel, diplomats told Reuters.

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further blows to the Russian oil and energy industry.

The United States has sanctioned the head of the Tren de Aragua gang and five key leaders and affiliates on Thursday.

The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it has sanctioned the top leaders of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua for being involved in criminal activities including illicit drug trade, human trafficking and money laundering.

The Trump administration has sanctioned members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in a move to crack down on the foreign terrorist organization.