Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
The European Union has extended its arms embargo against Zimbabwe for another year. At the same time, it chose not to renew the legal framework underpinning additional restrictive measures, including travel bans and asset freezes.
By Arne Schütte
EU states disagree on whether they should go ahead with the ban on Russian oil exports without the G-7 states. The plan to adopt the 20th sanctions package by the 4th anniversary of the start of the war is in jeopardy.
By Stephan Israel
Despite sanctions, tens of thousands of new cars are being exported to Russia, mostly from China. German manufacturers are also affected by these gray market transactions.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is planning a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil to further cut Moscow’s revenues, alongside new measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export restrictions.
By Stephan Israel
Under its proposed 20th sanctions package, the EU aims to further reduce Russia’s revenues through a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil, supplemented by measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export controls.
By Stephan Israel
The EU hopes to finalize the 20th sanctions package on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the timetable is looking shaky. Ambitious plans for a ban on services for all Russian energy exports by sea are causing particular complications.
By Stephan Israel and Viktor Funk
The EU has classified Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. While this increases pressure on the Iranian regime, the practical effects are limited. Regarding possible military strikes by the United States, Kaja Kallas said that the region did not need another war.
By Stephan Israel
After Spain and Italy, France has also agreed to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. A political agreement at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers is therefore considered likely.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is discussing further sanctions against Iran. The focus is on those responsible for the violent suppression of protests and a possible listing of the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.
By Stephan Israel and Sara Sievert
