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Slovakia and Hungary refuse to cut Russian oil and gas imports without alternatives

Slovakia and Hungary refused to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas until reliable alternative energy sources are available, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 17.

18 September 2025, 11:26 AM

Five EU states block tourist visa ban for Russians

Greece, for the first time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has blocked a European Union proposal aimed at banning the issuance of visas to Russian citizens, Pronews Greek outlet reported on Sept. 15.

16 September 2025, 02:44 PM

Yanukovych loses bid to lift EU restrictions

The General Court of the European Union dismissed an appeal by former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Sept. 10 to lift sanctions imposed against him, ruling that his actions as president “contributed to the destabilization of Ukraine,” providing legal grounds for his inclusion on the sanctions list, according to a court verdict.

11 September 2025, 11:50 AM

Navalnaya wants EU to keep tourist visas for Russian citizens

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, urged the European Union not to impose a blanket ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens as part of its next sanctions package.

10 September 2025, 08:22 PM

EU mulls secondary Russia sanctions, report says

The European Union is weighing the introduction of secondary sanctions on Russia to stop third countries from helping Moscow evade existing restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 27, citing people familiar with the matter.

28 August 2025, 01:27 AM

EU prepared to ease Russia sanctions in exchange for ceasefire in Ukraine

Ukraine’s European allies may gradually ease sanctions on Russia if Moscow agrees to a full ceasefire, Sky News reported on Aug. 13, citing Danish diplomatic sources. Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

13 August 2025, 09:35 PM

Indian oil giant struggles with supply after EU sanctions on Rosneft

Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy is set to receive its lowest-ever volume of crude oil this month as both imports and exports decline under European Union sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 12.

12 August 2025, 03:55 PM

EU to roll out 19th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union plans to begin preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, Reuters reported on Aug. 11.

12 August 2025, 08:19 AM

UK joins EU’s new sanctions on Russian oil

London will join the EU in enforcing a lower price cap on sales of Russian oil worldwide, the UK government said in a statement on July 18.

18 July 2025, 09:38 PM

China outraged over secondary EU sanctions hitting its banks

Some Chinese banks are facing penalties from EU’s recently adopted 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on July 18.

18 July 2025, 08:49 PM

EU set to greenlight 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Union is expected to approve the 18th package of sanctions against Russia on July 18, after the Slovak veto was lifted, the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported late on July 17, citing sources.

18 July 2025, 07:52 AM

Slovakia continues to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions

The European Commission has failed to persuade Slovakia to drop its opposition to EU’s proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 10:31 PM

EU plans tougher sanctions on Russian crude

In its next sanctions package, the European Union is planning a mechanism to dynamically adjust the price cap on Russian oil in response to market fluctuations, Bloomberg reported on July 11.

12 July 2025, 04:40 PM

Prison time for Dutch man who leaked semiconductor designs to Russia

The Rotterdam District Court sentenced a 43-year-old Dutch citizen to three years in prison on charges of sharing sensitive high-tech data with an individual from Russia in violation of EU sanctions, according to a message on the court’s website on July 10.

10 July 2025, 10:48 PM

Estonia opposes EU going soft on Russian oil, threatens veto

Estonia may veto EU’s 18th package of Russia sanctions if it does not include lowering the price cap on Russian oil, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on July 9.

10 July 2025, 02:11 AM

Kyiv expects EU to adopt 18th Russia sanctions package this week

EU member states will likely agree 18th package of sanctions against Moscow within days, overcoming resistance from Slovakia and Hungary, Ukraine’s Deputy PM for European Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, said on July 7.

8 July 2025, 12:49 AM

Zelenskyy calls for transnational sanctions enforcement platform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to create an international platform to monitor and restrict the export of dual-use goods to Russia.

4 July 2025, 02:17 AM

EU overcomes Slovakia’s resistance to 18th Russia sanctions package

EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Moscow could soon be adopted, since Brussels gave Slovakia the assurances it sought on energy supply, RFE/RL reporter Rikard Jozwiak said on July 3.

4 July 2025, 12:53 AM

Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Council failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia during a meeting on June 26, over objections from Slovakia.

26 June 2025, 10:30 PM

Russia uses medical exemptions to avoid sanctions, Lithuania says

Moscow is exploiting medical exemptions from EU sanctions to import dual-use goods, Lithuania’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gabija Grigaite-Daugirde said on June 12.

13 June 2025, 02:05 AM

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