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EU19th sanctions package against Russia

Von der Leyen announces approval and describes measures hitting Russia's gas sector.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “The Commission will soon present its 19th package of sanctions, targeting crypto, banks, and energy.”

    Von der Leyen says she had a good call with President Biden and announces the Commission will present a nineteenth sanctions package.

    Source excerpt

    I had a good call with @POTUS on strengthening our joint efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia through additional measures. The Commission will soon present its 19th package of sanctions, targeting crypto, banks, and energy.

    On the upcoming nineteenth package of sanctions against Russia.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen announces a 19th Russia sanctions package

    Von der Leyen criticizes Russia's disregard for diplomacy and international law and announces a 19th sanctions package covering energy and financial services and trade.

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    Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law. So we're increasing the pressure. With our 19th package of sanctions covering energy, financial services and trade restrictions. → link.europa.eu/WYYwh3

    BlueskyFull record
  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We will not relent until the people of Ukraine have a just and lasting peace.”

    Von der Leyen announces EU member states approved the 19th sanctions package and notes the new package hits Russia's gas sector for the first time.

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    EU Member States have approved our 19th package of sanctions against Russia. We’re keeping the pressure high on the aggressor. For the first time we are hitting Russia’s gas sector - the heart of its war economy. We will not relent until the people of Ukraine have a just and lasting peace.

    On maintaining pressure on Russia until a lasting peace is achieved.

    BlueskyFull record
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