US EditionEU approves new sanctions against Russia over war on Ukraine
- The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, set to take effect on February 24, 2025, coinciding with the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
- This 16th sanctions package includes cutting off 13 Russian banks from the SWIFT system.
- New penalties will target captains and owners of ships in Russia's shadow fleet, freezing their assets and barring entry to the EU.
- Ursula von der Leyen stated, 'We are committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.
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EUROPE: EU slams Russia with fresh sanctions - Daily Trust
EU countries on Wednesday agreed a new round of sanctions on Russia, diplomats said, as the bloc looks to keep up pressure in the face of US talks with Russia. The wide-ranging package – which includes a ban on imports of Russian aluminium – will be formally adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, the third anniversary of Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. The EU’s 16th round of sanctions on Russia comes as US President Donald Trump has undercut…
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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