EU sanctions package

EU preparing 20th sanctions package against Russia – Kallas

The European Union is preparing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Nov. 14 after a meeting in Berlin with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, DW reported.

15 November 2025, 10:38 AM

Lithuania outlines what may be included in EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia is expected to include new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian goods, as well as additional measures targeting the energy and financial sectors, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said, European Pravda reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 05:36 PM

Janis Kluge: Western pressure alone won’t cripple Russia’s war machine

As Western nations escalate sanctions against Russia, questions persist about their real impact on the Kremlin’s war economy. To unpack the latest U.S. and EU measures—and whether they can truly hinder Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war—NV special correspondent Nataliia Rop spoke with Dr. Janis Kluge, deputy head of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP Berlin) and a leading expert on the Russian economy and sanctions policy.

8 August 2025, 04:30 PM

EU extends Russia sanctions for six months to January 2026

The EU Council announced the extension of the European Union’s economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, until Jan. 31, 2026, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

30 June 2025, 05:18 PM

Slovakia's PM Fico seeking EU delay on Russia sanctions vote over gas concerns

Slovakia will request a delay in the EU’s vote on new sanctions against Russia until concerns over Russian gas supplies are addressed, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on June 15, according to Denník N.

15 June 2025, 05:55 PM

EU to shut backdoor: Commission moves to fully block Russian oil

The European Commission has proposed a ban on the purchase of oil products made from Russian crude as part of its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 05:11 PM

Zelenskyy urges new sanctions if Russia undermines Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 2 that the West must impose fresh sanctions on Russia if it undermines the newly launched negotiations in Istanbul.

2 June 2025, 04:39 PM

Bloomberg reveals what’s in the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

24 May 2025, 07:55 PM

New EU sanctions package to hit Russia next week

The 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia will be finally approved on May 20 at an EU Council meeting in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ZDF on May 15.

16 May 2025, 08:00 AM

Wadephul: U.S. and EU 'on same page' over Russia pressure

Many U.S. senators are prepared to pass new sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin refuses to shift its position, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on May 15, according to Reuters.

15 May 2025, 03:25 PM

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