France says sanctions starting to have impact on Russia - govt spokesperson
Earlier this week, European Union member states agreed on a fourth package of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Friday sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine were starting to have a "real impact".
"We hope these sanctions will force (Russian President) Vladimir Putin to change his plans," Attal told BFM TV.
Earlier this week, European Union member states agreed on a fourth package of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.