EU Implements 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Targeting Energy Revenues and Diplomatic Movement

Oct 23, 2025 04:34 am CST

The European Union has agreed on its 19th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on reducing Moscow's oil and gas revenues by accelerating the ban on Russian LNG imports to 2027 and blacklisting over 100 "shadow fleet" tankers. The measures also include new travel restrictions on Russian diplomats suspected of espionage, requiring them to report travel plans to host countries. The package will be formally adopted ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's appearance at the upcoming EU summit in Brussels.