US EditionEU announces 20th sanctions package against Russia
The EU's 20th sanctions package targets Russian crude oil maritime services, 20 banks, cryptocurrencies, and critical imports to cut war funding, with approval sought by Feb. 24, the invasion anniversary.
- EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen proposed new sanctions targeting Russian oil, including a ban on shipping services for Russian crude oil, to be coordinated with like-minded partners after a G7 decision.
- The new sanctions package includes a full ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil and targets an additional 43 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Friday a new package of sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, including a ban on providing services to tankers carrying Russian crude oil. The package is scheduled to be approved on February 24.
The European Commission has proposed a new, 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, financial services and trade, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday. The restrictions include a complete ban on the shipping of Russian oil and new import bans on metals, chemicals and critical minerals not currently subject to sanctions.
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EU commission proposes further sanctions on Russian oil trade and financial services
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should ban maritime services aiding Russia in shipping oil and target its financial and trade sectors with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine.
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