Russia, European Union and Sanctions

EU Backs Gradual Russia Aluminum Ban in 16th Sanctions Package
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday to move forward with a fresh package of sanctions targeting Russian aluminum imports and its shadow oil tanker fleet as the bloc tries to tighten the pressure on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
EU agrees new Russia sanctions package
EU capitals have agreed a fresh sanctions package against Russia, as Brussels vows to step up pressure on Moscow and support for Kyiv despite US-led negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
EU must take Russia sanctions into 'its own hands,' commissioner says
The European Union must take greater control of its sanctions policy against Russia as U.S. priorities shift, EU Economy and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Feb. 18.
Ukraine updates: EU agrees on fresh Russia sanctions
EU diplomats have backed a new round of sanctions against Moscow's "shadow fleet." At the same time, Russian drone strikes left much of the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa without power, water, or heat.
European Commission suggests EU take sanctions against Russia into its own hands amid recent US statements
European economy and trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis believes that given recent US actions, the European Union should take the issue of anti-Russian sanctions into its own hands. Source: Dombrovskis on 18 February,
EU won’t lift sanctions on Russia, even if US does - European Commissioner
European Commissioner for Economy, Productivity, Implementation, and Simplification Valdis Dombrovskis, during a conversation with journalists in Brussels, stated that the European Union does not plan to lift sanctions against Russia,

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A document outlining the draft EU position emphasizes both Europe's commitment to Israel's security and its view that ...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and European Council President ...
EU seeks to 'immediately engage' with LNG suppliers, draft shows
The European Union will consider investing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects abroad as part of plans to "immediately ...
Trump on potential EU food imports ban: ‘Let them do it’
President Trump on Sunday brushed off reporting that the European Union might respond to his “reciprocal” tariff policy by moving to block imports of certain American food products. “That’s all ...
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
The European Union’s executive branch has vowed to “take firm and immediate action” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...
EU ready to move fast on easing spending rules for defence
The European Commission is ready to move quickly with proposals to ease budget rules to facilitate increased defence spending ...
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EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review
The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an agricultural policy review to be ...