The 19th package of EU sanctions against russia may be adopted as early as September

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Next month, the EU may adopt the next, 19th package of sanctions against russia, which will ‘continue to put pressure on the russian federation’

14 Aug 2025

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Media reported that the EU is considering easing sanctions against russia in the event of a ceasefire. The European Commission denies this

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It has been reported that the EU is discussing the possibility of gradually easing sanctions if a ceasefire is reached. The European Commission says it plans to tighten sanctions

13 Aug 2025

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EU to allocate €1.5 billion in proceeds from frozen russian assets to cover Ukraine's loan repayments

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The European Union has received a third transfer of windfall revenues generated by frozen assets belonging to the Central Bank of russia.

11 Aug 2025

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The European Commission has announced when the new price cap on russian oil will come into effect

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The new, dynamic ceiling on russian oil prices, established by the European Union's 18th package of sanctions against russia, will come into effect on 3 September 2025

06 Aug 2025

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russian media ‘still accessible’ in EU despite sanctions

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Websites of banned russian media outlets still easily accessible in the EU

05 Aug 2025

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The EU may impose sanctions on China for supplying drones to russia

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Discussions are already underway in Brussels regarding the possibility of imposing sanctions against China

05 Aug 2025

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russian oligarchs subject to sanctions do business with EU funds

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russian oligarchs subject to sanctions receive subsidies from the EU through front companies

05 Aug 2025

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The European Commission has opened proceedings against 18 countries for failing to comply with sanctions against Russia

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On Thursday, the European Commission launched proceedings against 18 member states, including Poland, for failing to comply with the directive

24 Jul 2025

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The EU has imposed sanctions on an Iranian oil magnate for participating in trade with russia

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The EU has imposed sanctions on an Iranian oil trader and several of its companies as part of a new package of measures against russia

21 Jul 2025

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The EU has begun work on a new package of sanctions against russia

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The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that work on a new package of sanctions against russia has already begun

19 Jul 2025

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EU's top diplomat Kallas reveals details of EU's 18th sanctions package against russia, finally adopted

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On 18 July, the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives approved the 18th package of EU sanctions against russia

18 Jul 2025

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The EU has expanded sanctions against russia for destabilising Ukraine and Europe

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The Council of the EU has imposed additional restrictive measures against persons and entities involved in russia's destabilising actions abroad

16 Jul 2025

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The European Union has expanded sanctions against russia and Iran for the persecution of activists and transnational repression

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The EU has imposed new sanctions against russia and Iran in response to human rights violations, political persecution and transnational repression

15 Jul 2025

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Euroclear opposes EU plans. The head of the depository equated risky investments in russian assets to expropriation

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The European Commission's plans regarding frozen russian assets may pose a legal threat and amount to expropriation

15 Jul 2025

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The EU transferred another billion euros to Ukraine from profits from russian assets

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Ukraine received another billion euros from the European Union due to proceeds from frozen russian assets

10 Jul 2025

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Slovakia and Hungary block the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia

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The 18th package of sanctions against Russia is being blocked not only by Slovakia, but also by Hungary

05 Jul 2025

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The European Union has received over 100,000 tonnes of russian fuel in circumvention of sanctions

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EU countries received over 100,000 tonnes of russian diesel fuel via Morocco and Spain, circumventing sanctions

02 Jul 2025

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The EU will continue sectoral sanctions against russia

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The European Union has agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against russia due to its unwillingness to end the war it started against Ukraine

30 Jun 2025

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EU ambassadors did not adopt the 18th package of sanctions against russia at the meeting

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The ambassadors of the European Union did not adopt the 18th package of sanctions against russia at their meeting

27 Jun 2025

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New EU investment fund for frozen Russian assets: Why it matters

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The European executive is considering transferring almost €200 billion of frozen Russian state assets held at Euroclear into a new, riskier investment fund

20 Jun 2025

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The European Commission has announced its immediate plans for Russia's €210 billion in frozen assets

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The European Commission spokesperson emphasized that €210 billion in Russian assets in the EU will remain frozen until at least the end of 2025

19 Jun 2025

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The EU plans to invest €200 billion from Russian assets to maintain aid to Ukraine

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The European Union is seeking to obtain new funds from frozen Russian assets

19 Jun 2025

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The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for the annexation of Crimea until 2026

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The European Union has extended restrictive measures against Russia imposed in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

16 Jun 2025

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The EU has transferred another €1 billion to Ukraine from Russian assets

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This is the fifth tranche of macro-financial assistance from the European Union under the ERA initiative

13 Jun 2025

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The EU wants to impose sanctions on two small Chinese banks for trading with Russia

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The European Union has proposed sanctions against two small Chinese banks for helping Russia circumvent existing trade restrictions imposed by the bloc

12 Jun 2025

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The European Commission has announced that it has included in the 18th package of sanctions against Russia

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The statement notes that the 18th package of sanctions includes restrictions on Russia's energy and banking sectors

10 Jun 2025

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The European Court of Auditors is reviewing the effectiveness of EU trade sanctions and is due to present a report in 2026

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The audit report is expected in approximately one year. Until then, the auditors will refrain from making any public comments so as not to prejudice the audit process

31 May 2025

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Lukoil finds a loophole: Russian oil giant pumps billions past EU sanctions

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Russian oil company Lukoil, which earned nearly €100 billion last year, is circumventing EU sanctions thanks to a clever legal construct

29 May 2025

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Russian oligarchs must now prove that they are not subject to EU sanctions

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New amendments by the European Union to sanctions are forcing Russian oligarchs to prove that they are not subject to restrictions

21 May 2025

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The European Union has approved a 17th package of sanctions against Russia

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The sanctions also apply to Russia's shadow fleet

20 May 2025

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