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EU twentieth sanctions package against Russia

The twentieth EU sanctions package agreed by member states and welcomed in April 2026.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen announces the proposed 20th Russia sanctions package

    Von der Leyen argues pressure is necessary for genuine Russian negotiations and announces a proposed 20th sanctions package covering energy and financial services and trade.

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    Russia will only come to the table with genuine intent if it is pressured to do so. So we are tabling our 20th package of sanctions against Russia covering energy, financial services and trade ↓ link.europa.eu/nXpRkQ

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen calls for completing adoption of Ukraine support loans and the twentieth sanctions package

    Von der Leyen reports a call with Zelenskyy and highlights completing adoption of the Ukraine Support Loan and twentieth sanctions package as shared priorities.

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    Just spoke with President Zelenskyy. We are focused on our shared priorities: conclude the adoption of the Ukraine Support Loan and of the 20th package of sanctions.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I welcome the agreement from the Member States on the 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine for 2026-27 and on 20th sanctions package.”

    Von der Leyen welcomes the agreement on the 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine and welcomes the agreement on the 20th sanctions package.

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    We are on our way to Cyprus with good news. I welcome the agreement from the Member States on the 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine for 2026-27 and on 20th sanctions package.

    On the loan and sanctions package agreement for Ukraine.

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