How much will sanctions on Russia cost the UK and EU?

European Union due to agree new sanctions after downing of flight MH17 and fighting in Ukraine

A pro-Russian separatist at the MH17 crash-site in Ukraine
(Image credit: BULENT KILIC/AFP/Getty Images)

The European Union is due to agree new sanctions against Russia following the downing of flight MH17 and as the rebel insurgency in eastern Ukraine, believed to be backed by Moscow, continues.

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