The European Union has become the largest buyer of Russian liquefied natural gas, even as the 19th sanctions package includes a phased ban on LNG imports from Russia, the Guardian reported, citing data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
The European Union has included a complete ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas under short-term contracts from April 25, 2026, and under long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, in its 19th sanctions package, according to a decree by the Council of the EU published in the Official Journal of the EU.
The European Union has approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
The EU ambassadors have agreed on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters news agency reported quoting the Danish presidency of the EU Council.
Hungary does not plan to interfere with the adoption of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has announced the 20th anti-Russian sanctions package despite the 19th package still pending formal adoption.
The European Union has extended its sanctions regime against Russia for one year on accusations of so-called hybrid activities.
A meeting of G7 foreign ministers was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed potential new economic sanctions against Russia and its partners.
The EU may cease purchasing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by January 1, 2027, a year earlier than initially planned. This measure is expected to be included in the 19th package of sanctions, which the European Commission will unveil today.
The European Commission will impose restrictions on members of the Palestinian movement's Politburo
The European Union executive's head Ursula von der Leyen said the new EU sanctions measures against Russia would target crypto, banks, and energy.
The European Commission is considering the possibility of imposing sanctions against Georgia and suspending its visa-free regime. The level of political contact has already been reduced to a minimum.
The European Commission will not present the next package of anti-Russian sanctions on September 17 as planned, with the announcement indefinitely postponed, Politico reported, citing a European diplomat and an official from one of the bloc’s member states.
European sanctions against Russia are too weak, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
The European Union has officially extended the entire range of anti-Russian sanctions for another 6 months, the EU Council announced.
The European Union is exploring new sanctions on about half a dozen Russian banks and energy companies, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
European Union officials will hold talks on sanctions against Russia in Washington on September 8, Associated Press reported, citing sources.
The European Commission has announced plans to impose permanent sanctions against Russia, irrespective of developments in Ukraine.
The Iranian Foreign Minister responded to the EU3's ((France, Germany and the UK) plan to renew sanctions and notified the head of European diplomacy of Tehran's readiness to resume negotiations with the West's "goodwill".
Brussels is considering imposing secondary sanctions on Russia’s partners as part of its 19th package of restrictions, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
