EU countries have adopted the 19th sanctions package against Russia. It introduces a total ban on Russian LNG as of 1 January 2027 and a further clamp-down on the shadow fleet. Strong measures also target financial services and infrastructure (including crypto), trade and the services sector.
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The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of the 19th Russia sanctions package, substantially increases the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military industrial base, special economic zones, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war.
The European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
On 10 April, investigators from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) joined officers from the Lithuanian Customs Criminal Service (MKT) in a successful raid on a company suspected of violating EU sanctions.
The seventh meeting of the High‑Level Group on Union Restrictive Measures (sanctions) will be held tomorrow 8 April 2025.
