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Kaja Kallas

News | Russia

EU's 19th sanctions package: Positive response from member states

Under pressure from the US, the EU Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquified natural gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets crypto platforms. The Commission is preparing a proposal on how Russian state bank funds can be used.

By Stephan Israel

News | Russia

How the 19th sanctions package is being received by the member states

Under pressure from the USA, the Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquefied gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets the crypto platforms that Russia uses for circumventing transactions.

By Stephan Israel

News | Sanctions

Why Kaja Kallas depends on Berlin for the Israel sanctions

The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.

By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun