EU approves 1-year extension of anti-Russian economic sanctions
The Council of the European Union extended the EU restrictive measures for 12 more months, i.e. until July 31, 2027.
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17 countries may lift sanctions against Iran
A group of 17 countries welcomed the memorandum of understanding announced between the U.S. and Iran, describing it as an opportunity to restore regional stability and support the global economy.
Peskov declares Russian banks resistant to EU sanctions
Being under sanctions does not prevent Russian banks from maintaining full stability, generating strong profits, and continuing to expand, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing while commenting on the EU's plans to impose new sanctions on Russia's banking system.
Iran dismisses EU sanctions over Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
Sanctions introduced by the EU over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz carry no weight for Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated.
EU may impose sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft - report
The European Union is considering imposing new restrictive measures against Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft as part of preparations for the 21st sanctions package, Politico reported, citing documents related to negotiations on sanctions policy.
EU Council expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions
The Council of the EU expanded the scope of the bloc's sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities involved in actions threatening freedom of navigation in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
European Parliament supports expansion of sanctions against Iran
The European Parliament has expanded restrictions against Tehran, targeting Iranian officials in response to the suppression of protests earlier this year.
EU considers lifting sanctions against Iran premature
The leadership of the European Union has declined to remove the current sanctions imposed on Iran. The EU identifies a significant change in the nation’s political direction as the primary condition for any potential lifting of these sanctions.
EU approves 20th sanctions package against Russia
EU Foreign Ministers agreed on the latest, 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Furthermore, EU diplomats approved €90 billion in funding for Ukraine.
New EU sanctions package against Russia may be approved on April 23 - media
The EU is set to finalize its latest round of anti-Russian sanctions by Thursday evening. The last package was adopted six months ago.
Fico warns of possible refusal to support new sanctions against Russia
According to Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia may oppose the EU's adoption of a new package of anti-Russian sanctions.
No agreement in EU on 20th package of anti-Russia sanctions
The foreign ministers of member-states of the European Union failed to reach any progress on the twentieth package of anti-Russian sanctions, at their meeting in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
EU updates and expands sanctions against Iran
EU countries have expanded their sanctions list against Iran, adding 16 individuals and three organizations, targeting government officials, members of the IRGC, investigators, prosecutors, and police officers.
EU finds no grounds to include Kulevi port in sanctions list
The Georgian port of Kulevi will remain free from sanctions, as the EU has determined that there are no grounds to impose any restrictions on it.
G7 not to lift sanctions against Russia
Leaders of G7 countries have agreed to keep in place sanctions against Russia despite problems with supplies of oil products and other goods over the conflict in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Hungary proposes EU lift anti-Russia sanctions due to Iran war
The EU should immediately lift the ban on the use of Russian oil and gas in all EU countries to prevent a shortage of energy and a sharp increase in prices due to the Middle Eastern tensions, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said following urgent meetings of the defense and energy security councils convened by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
EU postpones approval of 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions
EU foreign ministers failed to reach consensus on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia during their recent meeting, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
EU not to adopt 20th sanctions package against Russia today - Kallas
The European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia will not be adopted today, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said before a regular meeting of the EU’s foreign ministers in Brussels where discussion of the 20th sanctions package was planned.
Hungary blocks 20th package of EU anti-Russian sanctions - Szijjártó
According to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, Budapest has decided to block the 20th package of EU anti-Russian sanctions.
New EU sanctions package against Russia to be adopted on February 23 - Kallas
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas is confident that the next package of anti-Russian sanctions will be approved at the forthcoming meeting of foreign ministers of European Union member-countries.