EU sanctions Russia

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

‘One of the toughest yet’: EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia, oil price cap to be lowered

On July 18, ambassadors from the 27 European Union member states approved the bloc’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on her official X page.

18 July 2025, 11:22 AM

Slovakia unblocks 18th EU sanctions package against Russia

Slovakia will no longer block the adoption of the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia after receiving guarantees from the European Commission regarding gas prices, PM Robert Fico said, Dennik N outlet wrote on July 17.

18 July 2025, 07:50 AM

US hesitation stalls EU move to lower oil price cap — Bloomberg

The European Union is facing difficulties in lowering the Russian oil price cap amid Iran-Israel tensions, Bloomberg wrote on June 16.

17 June 2025, 10:39 AM

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

Merz broke Europe’s trust by backtracking on Russia sanctions, Lithuania’s president says

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of undermining Europe’s credibility by backtracking on his promise to impose tough sanctions against Russia if it rejected a ceasefire with Ukraine, Bild reported on June 8.

8 June 2025, 04:32 PM

Lithuanian president backs Trump’s ‘insane’ Putin comment

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda described U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments calling Russian dictator Vladimir Putin “insane” as “strong and appropriate,” Lithuanian news outlet Delfi reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 12:43 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

Lithuanian president calls EU sanctions on Russia insufficient, urges tougher action

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda criticized the European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia as insufficient and urged bolder action in the next package, speaking to Delfi on May 22.

23 May 2025, 12:57 PM

Ukraine urges EU to seize Russian assets and hit oil buyers as U.S. backs off

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union next week to consider sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including the seizure of Russian assets and restrictions on certain buyers of Russian oil, as the United States pulls back from intensifying pressure on Moscow, Reuters reported on May 21.

21 May 2025, 01:49 PM

EU must hit Russia 'where it truly hurts' with 18th sanctions package - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry

European Union’s 18th sanctions package must “hit the aggressor where it truly hurts”, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote on X on May 20.

21 May 2025, 10:18 AM

EU strikes Russia’s shadow fleet in 17th sanctions package

The European Union has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet vessels, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas wrote on X on May 20.

20 May 2025, 02:54 PM

Poland seizes five tons of Boeing aircraft tires bound for Russia

Polish customs officers have seized five tons of tires intended for Boeing civilian aircraft that were being transported to Russia, Reuters reported on May 19.

19 May 2025, 04:38 PM

Von der Leyen confirms 17th EU sanctions package against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the European Union has agreed on its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on May 14.

14 May 2025, 12:29 PM

EU drafting three new sanctions packages against Russia

The European Union is currently weighing three new sanctions packages targeting Russia, Ukrainian presidential sanctions policy adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk said on May 10 during a national TV broadcast.

11 May 2025, 11:15 AM

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