US EditionEU Looks to Impose Sanctions on Putin Simultaneously with US, Says Von Der Leyen
- On June 4, 2025, Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, announced that the EU is ready to align its upcoming sanctions on Russia with new measures proposed by the US Congress aimed at pressuring Putin to enter peace negotiations.
- This announcement follows a complex background of divergent approaches where the US debates easing some sanctions on Russia amid efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, while the EU maintains a firmer sanctions stance.
- The EU recently adopted its 17th sanctions package targeting Russian energy companies and shadow fleets and is preparing an 18th package aiming to further restrict Russia’s financial and energy sectors.
- Senator Lindsey Graham’s US bill proposes 500% tariffs on imports from countries buying sanctioned Russian resources, with 81 cosponsors considering swift legislative movement amid uncertain presidential support.
- The emerging coordination signals a strategic effort by the EU and US to pressure Russia economically, but ongoing US-EU policy divergences and implementation challenges may affect the alliance’s unity and sanctions effectiveness.
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The US wants to sanction Russia after all. A corresponding law is in progress. High tariffs could be imposed on Kremlin partners.
Before the chancellor's visit to Washington, Foreign Minister Wadephul talks with US Senator Graham in Berlin. It's about sanctions for Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul expects further EU sanctions against Russia.
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