Newsletter of the main news 12.05/18.05

ЄС виділяє додаткові €900 млн на закупівлю зброї та боєприпасів для України, фінансуючи ці витрати за рахунок заморожених російських активі

18 May 2025


Germany announces new EU sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet

Germany

According to the German minister, Russia poses a threat to all countries in the Baltic Sea region

17 May 2025

Germany


In addition to the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, on May 20, the EU will approve three more types of sanctions

European Union

On Tuesday, May 20, the EU Foreign Affairs Council is expected to approve the 17th package of European Union sanctions against Russia, along with three additional packages of sa…

16 May 2025

European Union


The 18th package of EU sanctions may include third-country banks involved in supporting the Russian army

European Union

The 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which the EU has already started working on, may include restrictions on banks from countries outside the EU, in addition to Russia…

16 May 2025

European Union


The EU is considering imposing a complete trade embargo against Russia

European Union

After Russia's refusal to agree to a 30-day ceasefire on the front line, a complete trade embargo is one of the options for putting pressure on Moscow

16 May 2025

European Union


The EU has closed a loophole for Russian oligarchs: it will become more difficult to evade sanctions

European Union

The European Union has changed the rules that allowed Russian oligarchs to avoid sanctions

15 May 2025

European Union


Germany to confiscate frozen Russian assets: Merz names key condition

Germany

New sanctions against Russia in the energy and banking sectors are also being discussed, as well as additional measures regarding personal sanctions

15 May 2025

Germany


The Lithuanian Seimas has tightened liability for violations of international sanctions

Lithuania

On Thursday, May 15, the Lithuanian Seimas expanded criminal and administrative liability for any violations or circumvention of international sanctions

15 May 2025

Lithuania


Norway supports tougher sanctions against Russia if Putin is not ready to compromise

Norway

Norway supports discussions in Europe and the US on strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia with a view to achieving a sustainable and just peace in Ukraine

15 May 2025

Norway


Euroclear's income from Russian assets fell for the first time since they were “frozen”

Belgium

It is noted that the decline in income is caused by lower interest rates and the need to form a new type of reserves

14 May 2025

Belgium


The EU has agreed on a 17th package of sanctions against Russia

European Union

New sanctions package to target most of Russia's shadow fleet illegally transporting oil

14 May 2025

European Union


Macron explained why the EU will not confiscate frozen Russian assets and pointed out an important detail

European Union

The European Union cannot confiscate frozen assets of the Russian Federation due to lack of legal basis

13 May 2025

European Union


EU is working on a new way to keep sanctions against Russia, despite Hungary

European Union

The European Union has devised a legal workaround to circumvent Hungary's potential veto on extending economic sanctions against Russia

13 May 2025

European Union


Lithuanian logistics company searched on suspicion of sanctions violations

Lithuania

Investigators seized €100,000 in cash, weapons, and goods worth approximately €1.5 million that may be subject to sanctions

13 May 2025

Lithuania


The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on an Azerbaijani state-owned tanker for transporting Russian oil

United Kingdom

Sanctions against Azerbaijani companies and individuals are coming as the country deepens its energy ties with the European Union

13 May 2025

United Kingdom


Audit oversight body claims Cypriot lawyers are moving sanctioned firms to Dubai

Cyprus

A CyPASA representative informed the Parliamentary Finance Committee that, following the recent introduction of sanctions, some Cypriot professionals are setting up affected com…

12 May 2025

Cyprus


The Mazovian National Tax Administration detained three individuals suspected of violating sanctions imposed by the European Union on imports of wood products from Belarus and Russia

Poland

The detainees were remanded in custody for three months

12 May 2025

Poland


The EU will allocate an additional EUR900 million for Ukrainian weapons

European Union

The European Union will allocate an additional €900 million to purchase weapons for Ukraine from unforeseen revenues from frozen Russian assets

12 May 2025

European Union


Newsletter of the main news 05.05/11.05

The EU is allocating nearly €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, all from proceeds from frozen Russian assets

11 May 2025


The EU and the US intend to strengthen sanctions against Russia if it refuses to agree to a ceasefire

European Union

During the meeting of the Coalition of the Determined in Kyiv on 10 May, the European Union and the United States agreed on coordinated strengthening of sanctions against Russia

10 May 2025

European Union


France will service Caesar tanks transferred to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

France

France will use frozen Russian assets to strengthen Ukraine's position for the start of peace talks

10 May 2025

France


The 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia may turn out to be the weakest

European Union

The European Union's latest proposal for a new package of sanctions against Russia may turn out to be the weakest to date

09 May 2025

European Union


Belgium proposes ‘coalition’ to keep Russian assets frozen

Belgium

Belgium ready to help create international coalition to freeze Russian assets

09 May 2025

Belgium


Britain has prepared ‘the largest ever’ package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet

United Kingdom

Britain to add up to 100 tankers from Russian shadow fleet to sanctions list

09 May 2025

United Kingdom


Lithuania proposes new sanctions package against Russia, while previous one has not yet been adopted

Lithuania

Lithuania initiates discussion of 18th package of sanctions against Russia, although 17th package has not yet been adopted

09 May 2025

Lithuania


The EU will allocate nearly €1.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine

European Union

1 billion euros of this amount will be allocated to the purchase of weapons based on the ‘Danish model’ — directly from Ukrainian manufacturers

09 May 2025

European Union


Finland has proposed imposing tariffs on all Russian imports to the EU

Finland

Finland has proposed imposing duties on all imports from Russia to the European Union (EU), which will apply in parallel with existing sanctions against Russia

09 May 2025

Finland


The EU has provided Ukraine with €1 billion from frozen Russian assets

European Union

This is the fourth such tranche from the bloc, which is secured by proceeds from frozen Russian assets

08 May 2025

European Union


Hungary is not blocking the new EU sanctions package against Russia for now

Hungary

The next discussion on restrictive measures has been scheduled for 14 May

08 May 2025

Hungary


Estonia has announced the threat of losing €240 billion in frozen Russian assets

Estonia

Estonia warned of the threat of losing €240 billion in frozen Russian assets if the EU does not extend sanctions against Russia

07 May 2025

Estonia