EU finally approves 19th Russian sanctions package, banning Russian LNG and more shadow fleet vessels
Slovakia lifted its holdout position after securing energy price guarantees from the European Commission.
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Monday’s crucial test: will EU energy ministers strengthen the Russian ban or let Hungary doom it?
One loophole threatens to turn a ban into a permission slip.
Europe’s “self-sabotage”: Seven EU countries increase Russian energy imports while supporting Ukraine – Reuters
Even as they provide billions in aid to Ukraine, several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Romania, have increased Russian energy imports in 2025, funding Moscow’s war effort as well.
Since 2022, four EU countries spent more on Russian LNG purchases than on supporting Ukraine – Greenpeace
Russian LNG imports to the European Union climbed 11% in 2024 compared to 2023, even as four major importing countries provided billions in aid to Ukraine
Russian crypto, banks, and oil trade hit in EU’s proposed 19th sanctions package
The proposal bans Russian LNG, hits 118 vessels, and still needs approval from all member states to take effect.
The EU knows how to stop Russian energy – it just won’t
Brussels blacklists ships, ignores tankers, Ukrainians pay the price.
The EU promised to cut Russian gas. Now it’s delaying until 2027
The Baltic States and Poland have already cut Russian gas completely. So why is Brussels planning to wait until 2027 for the rest of Europe?
Reuters: EU considers ban on new Russian fossil fuel contracts
The European Commission is simultaneously developing legal pathways for companies to exit existing gas agreements without penalties as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce Russian energy dependence.