EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors

EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors

In the coming months, European sanctions against Russia are set to further impact its economy, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs …

The European Union has decided to intensify pressure on Russia by aligning itself with the United States to implement a new set of sanctions. The 17th package of measures, which has recently been announced, focuses mainly on Russian oil trade, in a context where Russia has become the largest source of diesel imported by Brazil, representing 63.6% of imports in 2024. President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), in his recent visit to Moscow, stresse…

The EU is already preparing the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, targeting energy and Nord Stream - KallasAccording to the head of European diplomacy, the new package of EU sanctions against Russia will focus on the energy sector, in particular, on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The ceiling price for Russian oil may also be lowered.

Brussels - EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union will release 5.5 million euros (137 million crowns) to the non-governmental organization The European Endowment for Democracy (EED), which will use the funds to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The Czech Republic has been actively seeking funding for the Prague-based radio station, which has been struggling after the administration of President Donal…