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European Union ambassadors agreed to extend the current price cap on Russian oil until July 23. The measure prevents a potential price surge for crude oil while the bloc continues negotiations on its 21st package of sanctions against Moscow.
EU Foreign Ministers convene in Luxembourg to approve an unprecedented sanctions package targeting approximately 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia, alongside launching a new mission in Lebanon.
An analysis of Portugal's shifting economic relations with Iran, tracing the period of market opening to the subsequent re-imposition of international sanctions.
The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil for one month, a move analyzed by experts regarding its limited impact on global market shortages and the potential European reaction.
The Commission president warned that “Russia is not a trusted supplier of energy."
The US President has temporarily suspended a new package against Russia.
When the numbers don't help, change the subject.
Sónia Sénica, a CNN Portugal commentator, analyses the European approval of the largest package of sanctions against Russia.
“This is the single largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started its war," Kaja Kallas said.
The sanctions approved this Monday in Luxembourg target 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia.
This will not go unanswered, guaranteed António Costa in a message released on social media, after reporting that Russia continues to worsen the situation by intensifying its reckless attacks.
The approved sanctions come at a time when Russia has been intensifying attacks against Ukrainian territory in recent months, causing a growing number of attacks and civilian casualties.
Luxembourg hosts EU foreign ministers this Monday to approve a massive sanctions package targeting 1,600 Russian entities, alongside the launch of a new military mission in Lebanon. The agenda covers the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and the impact of future EU enlargement on security and defence. Key discussions include stricter visa restrictions for Russian citizens due to hybrid threats, potential aid increases for Kyiv, and the creation of a European mission to strengthen Lebanese Armed Forces. Additionally, ministers will address maritime security in the Red Sea and promote a global manifesto for free navigation in international waters.
European Union (EU) foreign ministers are meeting today in Luxembourg to approve the largest sanctions package ever against Russia, which will target around 1,600 individuals and entities, and a new mission in Lebanon.
Foreign ministers are expected to approve the largest ever package of sanctions against Russia, announced by the European bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, in September.
European foreign ministers are meeting this Monday in Luxembourg to approve measures against Moscow. Yemen's Houthis continue to attack Saudi Arabia.
European sources report that the bloc's 27 foreign ministers are expected to formalise a political agreement to sanction around 1,600 individuals and entities linked to the Russian military-industrial complex, who are directly responsible for enabling the continuation of Moscow's military offensive.
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The Council of the European Union extended sanctions on Russia for hybrid activities until 9 October 2027 this Thursday, at a time when several member states have attributed sabotage incidents and drone incursions to Moscow. In total, this sanctions regime covers 80 individuals and 20 entities, targeted with asset freezes.
The idea has been debated for months, but within the European Union there are legal doubts regarding the matter.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga today described the European Union's (EU) decision to lift sanctions against two Russian oligarchs accused of complicity in the invasion of Ukraine as “shameful and unjustifiable.”
Two interconnected decisions ultimately led Brussels to yield on this matter after France surprised member states and angered Ukraine.
The 27 EU member states reached an agreement in principle to lift economic sanctions on two Russian oligarchs, a move met with criticism in the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned that removing them from the list is unacceptable and sends the wrong signal to Moscow. The proposal, introduced by the Slovak government, concerns Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. France reportedly supported Usmanov's removal citing national security, while Luxembourg requested the same for Fridman. Sybiha argued that nothing has changed to justify this, as both remain part of the aggressive Russian regime.
Ukraine stated today that it is “unacceptable” for the European Union (EU) to remove two Russian oligarchs from the economic sanctions list, arguing that such a decision would send “a bad signal to Russia”.
Ambassadors need to reach a deal on Monday or sanctions will expire.
Kaja Kallas wants the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to be given a mandate to squeeze Russia's war machine.
Marco Rubio laments the “tensions in the occupied West Bank” between Israeli settlers and the Palestinian population. He rules out any sanctions similar to those of the 12 Western countries.
Twelve nations have declared the implementation of sanctions targeting Israeli settlements.
Foreign Ministers confirmed this Tuesday their intention to introduce national restrictions and support European measures to limit trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The British government accuses settlers of “ethnic cleansing” in the illegally occupied West Bank.
Meeting informally in Ireland, EU foreign ministers reached a “consensual understanding” on sanctions against Russian individuals and companies.
Paulo Rangel recalled that the EU already has “many individuals and companies sanctioned,” but indicated that in this specific case, “it would be a package of a truly very, very large dimension.”
