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Von der Leyen says EU sanctions ‘continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the adoption of the 21st package of sanctions, saying they “continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort.”
“We are aWe added 32 more Russian banks to our transaction ban list. As well as crypto firms and oil trading platforms.
Freezing the oil price ceiling for one year,o The Russian war machine does not benefit from market shocks.
For the first time, We are targeting ships that assist Russia’s shadow fleet.
And we took It is an important step towards officially banning Russian fighters from entering the EU.
“We are very grateful to Ireland for facilitating this agreement.”
EU bows to Greek pressure to accept 21st package for LNG – instant analysis
Jennifer Rankin
in Brussels
After weeks of delay, the EU made concessions to Greece and agreed on the latest sanctions package against Russia.
Following the latest round of talks on Thursday morning, the EU’s 27 ambassadors reached a political agreement on the 21st round of sanctions, an EU diplomat said.
The talks ended quickly on Thursday morning. Discussions described as “heated” on WednesdayAthens approved his veto.
Greece received a one-year exemption from a previous EU sanctions measure, allowing it to transport liquefied natural gas to non-EU countries. as long as the contract was signed before a full-scale invasion by Russia. The carving protects a large Greek shipping company. dinosaursIt specializes in transporting LNG from Russia’s Yamal fields.
Greek government requested exemption On the gradual cessation of Russian gas transportation, which will come into force on January 1, 2027 – dAlthough it passed the measure in October 2025.
In line with this goal, the entire 21st round of sanctions was blocked. This includes measures targeting crypto companies, banks and oil traders who helped Russia evade sanctions. Now Athens has a solution.
The package includes: An agreement to extend the current oil price cap on Russian revenues for another 12 monthsIt prevents Russia from benefiting from rising oil prices as a result of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The EU’s oil price ceiling was expected to increase automatically in August, increasing pressure to find a deal.
The package also includes: The highest number of sanctions against individuals in any package in the last four years, According to the EU diplomat.
However Plan to ban Russian ex-combatants from traveling to EU appears to be overdue Even though there is a promise to “take necessary precautions”.
Morning opening: EU accepts 21st sanctions package against Russia
Yakup Krupa
There are EU ambassadors Finally They signed the 21st sanctions package against Russia this morning; It was signed after previous meetings failed to yield any results due to pressure from individual member states against some elements of the agreement.
The technical studies on the sanctions will now be completed and a written acceptance procedure will be launched this afternoon to officially implement the sanctions.
The deal was reached shortly after talks resumed in the early hours of the morning, as ambassadors raced to avoid the embarrassment of failing to reach an agreement before the summer break.
I will bring you all the details as soon as we receive them.
The move was made by the senior US diplomat, Marco Rubio, He met with his Russian counterpart Sergei LavrovThe Ukraine issue is high on the agenda in Manila.
His Thursday, July 23, 2026his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
