EU extends economic sanctions on Russia for another 6 months
- The Council of the European Union renewed its economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, expiring on July 31, 2026, as stated in the EU's official statement.
- The sanctions include restrictions on trade, finance, energy, and bans on certain oil imports from Russia, according to the Council's announcement.
- European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the need to support Ukraine to ensure it can negotiate a peace agreement, as reported during last week's summit.
- The EU approved a 90 billion-euro loan package for Ukraine's military and economic needs over the next two years, as noted during the European Council meeting.
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EU renews Russia sanctions as it pushes to shape US-led peace deal
The Council of the European Union has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia for the war against Ukraine for six months until 31 July 2026, according to a communication from the institution, shall inform a communication from the Council.
The Council of the European Union for another six months, until July 31, 2026, extended restrictive measures for Russia in the field of economy in view of the continuation of actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine.
On Monday, December 22, the Council of the European Union extended economic restrictive measures against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another six months, until July 31, 2026. As reported by the Ukrinform news agency, this was reported by the press service of the EU Council.
Due to Russian aggression against Ukraine and actions that destabilize the situation in that country, the Council of the EU has extended the validity of restrictive measures and sanctions against Russia for a further six months, until 31 July 2026.
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