EU approves new sanctions against Russia over war on Ukraine
- The European Union has approved its 16th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes bans on primary aluminum imports and the listing of 73 shadow fleet vessels.
- The sanctions package adds 48 individuals and 35 entities to the list, resulting in asset freezes and travel bans.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, 'The EU is clamping down even harder on circumvention by targeting more vessels in Putin's shadow fleet.'
- The package includes additional measures against Russian ports and airports to prevent circumventing the G7 price cap on oil.
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EU’s 16th Sanctions Hit Russia as U.S.-Moscow Ties Warm
The European Union escalates pressure on Russia, approving its 16th sanctions package on February 19, 2025, reports the European Council. This move targets Moscow’s war machine as the third anniversary of its Ukraine invasion nears, despite a surprising U.S.-Russia rapprochement under Donald Trump. The package, set for formal ratification on Monday, slashes Russia’s economic lifelines […]
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