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US may impose additional sanctions on Russia, but is waiting for Europe to step up pressure - Reuters The administration of US President Donald Trump has prepared additional sanctions that could be imposed on key sectors of the Russian economy if Putin continues to delay ending Russia's war in Ukraine. 1 310 7 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia 
Europe has pushed Trump to impose some "pain" on Russia, - NYT The European Union has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia and promised to provide Ukraine with financial and military support worth more than $150 billion over two years. The determination of European leaders has already influenced the policy of Donald Trump's administration, forcing it to take a tougher stance on Moscow. 2 325 4 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Chinese Foreign Ministry on new US and EU sanctions against Russia: "Have no basis in international law" Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that Beijing opposes new US and EU sanctions against Russia. 4 985 45 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia 
EU member states approve 19th package of sanctions against Russia The permanent representatives of the European Union member states on Wednesday, October 22, approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. 1 812 5 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Slovakia may support 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia if energy conditions are taken into account - Fico Slovakia is ready to agree to the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia if the document takes into account its demands regarding energy and the automotive industry. 552 2 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia Slovakia and Austria block approval of 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia - media Two EU member states, Slovakia and Austria, are delaying approval of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. 1 840 9 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Kallas on EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia: Debates ongoing, EU seeks to reach result by next week Debates over the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia are still ongoing. The European Union is seeking to finalize it ahead of next week’s summit. 598 10 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU ambassadors fail to agree on 19th sanctions package against Russia – media At their meeting on October 3, European Union ambassadors failed to reach agreement on the 19th sanctions package against Russia. However, diplomats made significant progress in the talks. 2 987 15 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia EU extends sanctions against Russians over information manipulations until 2026 On Friday, October 3, the EU Council decided to extend sanctions against Russian individuals and companies responsible for Russia’s hybrid destabilizing actions abroad, particularly in the area of information manipulations. 283 1 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU may make concessions to Austria to approve 19th package of sanctions against Russia - FT The compromise on the 19th package of EU sanctions provides for the possibility of a targeted unfreezing of assets related to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. 1 705 9 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU ambassadors may agree on new sanctions against Russia in coming days - media EU ambassadors may agree on new sanctions against Russia at a meeting on Friday, October 3. 308 2 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia EU wants to approve sanctions against Russia by simple majority of member states, bypassing Hungary - Politico The European Commission proposes to change the rules for extending sanctions against Russia to a qualified majority of EU countries in order to circumvent a possible blocking by Hungary. 1 248 12 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas – von der Leyen The European Union, as part of its 19th sanctions package, intends to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as crypto platforms and cryptocurrency transactions. 2 109 6 Previously in trend: EU sanctions EU sanctions against Russia Kallas on 19th sanctions package: EU will keep up pressure until Russia agrees to real peace EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the new, 19th, sanctions package is aimed at increasing pressure on Russia until it agrees to a "real, just and lasting peace." 873 9 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia European Commission approves 19th package of sanctions against Russia - Pinho spokeswoman On Friday, September 19, the European Commission officially approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. 3 124 9 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Imposing secondary sanctions against countries that help Russia circumvent restrictions would be shot in arm, - Nauseda Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that if the European Union includes secondary sanctions against countries that help Moscow circumvent them when considering a new package of sanctions, it will be a "shot in the dark." 523 4 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions EU sanctions against Russia 
EU has postponed 19th package of sanctions against Russia due to US demands, - Bloomberg The European Union has postponed the official presentation of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia after US President Donald Trump demanded tougher measures from Europe. 3 494 12 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU postpones presentation of 19th package of sanctions against Russia, - Politico The 19th package of European Union sanctions against Russia will not be presented on Wednesday, as previously planned. 5 257 17 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU on Trump’s demand: We are working to completely divest from Russian energy supplies The European Union is working to gradually displace Russian energy from its markets. This plan was developed in the EU long before US President Donald Trump's demand. 975 3 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia 
EU prepares 19th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on energy and visas, - Pinho The European Commission continues to work on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. 704 1 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Tightening sanctions against Russia and financing Ukraine’s defence industry: Ministry of Defence and EU delegation hold meeting. PHOTO A team from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine met with an EU delegation led by Matti Maasikas, Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service. 589 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU set to impose sanctions on about 2,600 Russian individuals and companies – Jozwiak The European Union may expand its sanctions list by the end of the week, adding around 2,600 Russian individuals and companies. 574 0 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions EU sanctions against Russia 
No sanctions will force Russia to change course on Ukraine - Peskov The spokesman for the Russian dictator Dmitry Peskov said that no sanctions could ever force Moscow to change its course on the war in Ukraine. 6 556 44 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia U.S. sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia EU preparing 19th package of sanctions against Russia: energy, crypto exchanges and payment systems, - Bloomberg The European Union is preparing a new, 19th package of sanctions against Russia since the start of the full-scale war. It may include restrictions against the energy sector, crypto exchanges and payment systems of the Russian Federation. 1 152 6 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Costa: EU preparing new sanctions package against Russia and coordinating actions with US European Council President António Costa said that Brussels has begun work on a new package of sanctions against Russia, and that a European team is heading to Washington to coordinate actions with American partners. 634 6 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Hungary and Slovakia ask EU to lift restrictions on six Russian oligarchs in exchange for extending other sanctions against Russia, - media Hungary and Slovakia are demanding that the European Union lift the asset freeze and visa bans for six Russian oligarchs in order to approve the extension of other sanctions against Russia, which were imposed after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 11 205 48 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Putin can be forced to peace only by force - Brekelmans calls for increased pressure on Russia Increased pressure on Russia from the European Union is crucial to forcing Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to end his aggression against Ukraine. 1 608 21 Previously in trend: Pressure on russia EU sanctions against Russia 
19th package of EU sanctions may include restrictions against Russian energy, financial services, as well as secondary sanctions - Kallas The European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia may include restrictions in the energy and financial services sectors, as well as secondary sanctions. These measures will be the most effective in putting pressure on the Kremlin. 649 8 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Von der Leyen after Russia’s strike on Kyiv: Deadliest attack since July. EU will soon present its 19th package of tough sanctions European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU will soon approve a new, 19th package of sanctions against Russia and discuss the use of frozen Russian assets for military support to Ukraine and its reconstruction. 2 858 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv EU sanctions against Russia 
19th package of EU sanctions against Russia will not include new restrictions on energy resources, - Politico The new, 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia does not provide for additional restrictions on the sale of energy resources. According to European diplomats, the main pressure on Moscow may come from the US, while the EU will focus on restricting the activities of the "shadow fleet" and companies that help circumvent sanctions. 1 421 11 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU preparing 19th package of sanctions and will discuss use of revenues from frozen Russian assets, - Politico At its upcoming summit, the European Union plans to consider the use of revenues from frozen Russian assets, as well as the adoption of the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions. 1 135 4 Previously in trend: Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation EU sanctions against Russia 
European Union imported 4.5 billion euros worth of liquefied gas from Russia in 6 months of 2025 In the first half of 2025, the EU imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia worth around €4.48 billion. 1 401 16 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Trump doubts effectiveness of sanctions against Russia - NYT Only a day after Trump threatened sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, he already doubted whether such a strategy would work. 5 834 29 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia 
Svyrydenko meets with Barrot: they discussed military aid for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia On Monday, July 21, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who is visiting Kyiv, held a meeting. Among other things, the parties discussed military aid to Ukraine, joint arms production, and sanctions against Russia. 556 2 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine EU sanctions against Russia Barrot visit to Ukraine 
Medvedev on EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia: We will escalate strikes on Ukraine Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, commenting on the approval of the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, threatened to increase strikes on Ukraine. 10 871 74 Previously in trend: Medvedev’s threats EU sanctions against Russia 
Kallas on EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia: Europe will not back down from supporting Ukraine The European Union will continue to tighten sanctions pressure on Russia until the Kremlin ends its aggression against Ukraine. 808 4 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
New sanctions against Russia aim to reduce its military potential – Merz Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has praised the European Union’s new sanctions package aimed at limiting Russia’s resources for waging war. 853 18 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Slovakia stopped blocking 18th package of sanctions against EU due to certain agreement - country’s Foreign Ministry Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar explained that blocking the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia was important to reach a certain agreement on energy guarantees after the country refused to buy energy from Russia. 1 502 8 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia Slovakia blocks EU decision EU has already started work on 19th package of sanctions against Russia - Estonian Foreign Ministry Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tahkna said that the European Union is already working on the next package of sanctions against Russia. 701 2 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia Details of 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia: oil price cuts, banking restrictions, export ban Brussels has unofficially revealed the content of the new, 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. 5 559 7 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
Price ceiling for Russian oil in new EU sanctions package will be $47.6,- Tsakhkna Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tähkna has indicated what the price ceiling for Russian oil will be in the new EU sanctions package 5 119 19 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU agrees 18th package of sanctions against Russia, it is one of strongest to date - Kallas The European Union has approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. 7 236 29 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
18th package of EU sanctions against Russia may be adopted on morning of July 18 An extraordinary meeting of the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives is scheduled for the morning of July 18. It may approve the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. 1 206 8 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU fails again to approve 18th sanctions package against Russia – media On Wednesday, July 16, EU ambassadors at the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Brussels again failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia. 3 706 32 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia 
Sikorski hopeful for adoption of 18th sanctions package against Russia: Negotiations underway in Brussels Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed hope that the European Union may soon adopt the 18th sanctions package against Russia. 391 2 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia Slovakia and Malta continue to block adoption of 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia - media On Tuesday, July 15, EU ambassadors failed to agree on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia due to the disagreement of Slovakia and Malta. 1 113 6 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
EU has not yet reached agreement on reducing price of Russian oil, three countries are against it, - Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen The European Union has not yet reached a consensus on reducing the price ceiling for Russian oil, one of the key elements of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. 1 125 6 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia drop in oil prices 
Barrot: EU imposes sanctions on Russians, pro-Russian figures and terrorists from Iran and Haiti On July 15, the EU Foreign Affairs Council approved a new package of individual hybrid sanctions targeting individuals involved in Russia's destabilizing activities, as well as criminals from Iran and Haiti. 628 1 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia 
