US EditionEU to propose faster phase-out of Russian energy, von der Leyen says
European Commission plans a 19th sanctions package targeting crypto, banks, and energy sectors to increase pressure on Russia amid ongoing war in Ukraine.
- On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the head of the European Union's executive branch announced intentions to accelerate the elimination of Russian fossil fuel imports.
- This move follows Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and increased U.S. pressure for the EU to tighten economic restrictions on Russia.
- Von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed accelerating coordinated actions to intensify economic sanctions against Russia, focusing on measures involving cryptocurrencies, financial institutions, and the energy sector.
- The Commission is preparing to roll out its nineteenth set of sanctions, while Trump has called on allies to stop importing Russian oil and to impose tariffs on China and India, which are among the largest purchasers of Russian energy.
- The accelerated phase-out and new sanctions aim to reduce Russia's revenue from fossil fuels, potentially weakening its capacity to sustain the war in Ukraine.
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EU countries are still sourcing large quantities of gas and oil from Russia. Now the planned exit is to be accelerated, as Commission President von der Leyen announced - this is probably also due to pressure from the US President.
The President of the European Commission explained that the European executive would shortly be presenting its proposals for a 19th package of EU sanctions against Moscow. It would include measures aimed at cryptocurrency, banks and energy, she said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said he discussed with US President Donald Trump on additional measures to strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to end the war in Ukraine.
This was announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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