EU sanctions Russia

EU sanctions 41 Russian tankers in crackdown on Kremlin’s shadow oil fleet

The European Council has imposed sanctions on 41 vessels identified as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, including oil tankers that generate revenue for the country’s energy sector, the Council said in an official statement on Dec. 18.

18 December 2025, 03:52 PM

EU passes law to ban Russian gas imports completely by fall 2027

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a law mandating a complete phaseout of Russian gas imports by fall 2027, according to a statement on the European Parliament’s website.

17 December 2025, 05:30 PM

Poland’s foreign minister mocks Russian claim that Lenin created Poland

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has mocked an outlandish claim by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova that Poland was “created by Vladimir Lenin.”

17 December 2025, 01:57 PM

Luxury EU shopping ban bites Russian FC Zenit manager

Sergei Semak, manager of a Russian football club Zenit, and his wife were detained by police at Munich airport for violating EU sanctions, Anna Semak claimed on her Telegram account on Dec. 16.

17 December 2025, 09:58 AM

EU sanctions individuals and firms backing Russia’s shadow oil fleet

The Council of the European Union imposed sanctions on five individuals and four entities for supporting Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the EU Council said, Dec. 15.

15 December 2025, 05:14 PM

Ukraine imposes largest sanctions package yet on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council’s decision to impose sanctions on 656 maritime vessels that are part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, he said on Dec. 13.

13 December 2025, 10:30 PM

Indian refiners snap up Russian crude despite U.S. and EU sanctions threats

Four of India’s seven largest oil refiners have begun buying more Russian crude, taking advantage of steep discounts on unsanctioned shipments even as Reliance Industries holds back, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 10.

10 December 2025, 12:15 PM

As support from Modi and Xi grows, Putin dismisses need for peace deal

Russia’s military gains, along with support from New Delhi and Beijing, mean Russian dictator Vladimir Putin sees no need to sign a peace agreement to end his war against Ukraine, Eastern Europe expert and columnist Mark Galeotti wrote in The Sunday Times on Dec. 7.

7 December 2025, 12:30 PM

EU and G7 may ban shipping services to block Russia’s global oil exports

The European Union and G7 nations are discussing a plan to scrap the price cap on Russian oil exports and replace it with a full ban on maritime services used to ship Russian crude, Reuters reported on Dec. 5.

6 December 2025, 01:31 PM

‘Doctor Evil’: EU sanctions Mordovia prison medic who tortured Ukrainian POWs

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Illia Sorokin, a doctor at Correctional Colony No. 10 in Russia’s Republic of Mordovia, accusing him of torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war and withholding critical medical care, according to Radio Svoboda.

24 October 2025, 04:20 PM

EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia targeting gas imports and shadow fleet

The European Union has formally approved a new package of sanctions against Russia’s energy infrastructure, banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas starting in 2027, Bloomberg reported.

23 October 2025, 10:03 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

EU shifts to tougher sanctions policy against Russia

The European Union is move away from its previous strategy of gradually escalating sanctions on Russia and instead introduce more radical measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Oct. 1.

2 October 2025, 08:24 AM

Zelenskyy urges tougher EU sanctions to block Russian access to weapons components

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for strong sanctions to block Russia’s access to foreign weapons components, saying Ukraine expects a tougher stance from the European Union, according to his statement on Sept. 21.

21 September 2025, 12:40 PM

‘We’re ready for this’: von der Leyen says new EU sanctions ban imports of Russian LNG

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a video address posted to her X account, on Sept. 19 announced the EU’s 19th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing for the first time a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.

20 September 2025, 04:57 PM

EU poised to unfreeze €550 million for Hungary in exchange for Russia sanctions

The European Commission plans to release about €550 million from EU funds for Hungary as Brussels seeks to overcome Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto on additional sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported.

19 September 2025, 07:49 PM

European Commission approves 19th sanctions package against Russia

The European Commission has approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting in particular the financial sector. Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho announced the decision at a briefing on Sept. 19, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

19 September 2025, 02:15 PM

Drone attack on Poland: EU vows tougher sanctions on Russia and its backers — Kallas

In response to Russia’s Sept. 10 drone strike on Poland, the European Union will significantly tighten sanctions against Moscow and those supporting it, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said in a statement on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 10:42 AM

Canada’s Carney says world must pressure Russia toward peace

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the international community and Ukraine’s Defense Forces must maintain maximum pressure on Russia to force it toward peace. He made the remarks at a press conference in Mississauga on Sept. 5, Ukrinform reported.

6 September 2025, 11:06 AM

Russian shadow tanker Unity held in Murmansk over unpaid crew wages

Russian sailors are reporting that their employer has failed to pay them, prompting authorities in the port of Murmansk to detain the tanker Unity, which operates under the flag of Lesotho and is part of the Kremlin’s so-called shadow fleet, The Moscow Times reported on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 02:10 PM

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