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EU seventeenth sanctions package against Russia

The EU seventeenth sanctions package against Russia announced as adopted in May 2025.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 14, 2025, 08:04 AM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen welcomes agreement on the EU's 17th Russia sanctions package
Von der Leyen welcomes agreement on the 17th Russia sanctions package and reports listing 189 additional shadow fleet vessels and restricting battlefield technology access.
Source excerpt
I welcome the agreement on our 17th sanctions package against Russia. We are further restricting access to battlefield technology. And we have listed an additional 189 shadow fleet vessels to target Russia's energy exports. This war has to end. We will keep the pressure high on the Kremlin.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 20, 2025, 01:00 PM
Direct quote
“It’s time to intensify the pressure on Russia to bring about the ceasefire.”
Von der Leyen notes Europe has adopted its 17th package of sanctions and calls for intensified pressure on Russia to bring about the ceasefire.
Source excerpt
Just off the phone with President Zelenskyy. We are coordinating closely on the next steps. Europe has adopted its 17th package of sanctions. An 18th package is being prepared with further hard hitting sanctions. It’s time to intensify the pressure on Russia to bring about the ceasefire.
On increasing pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire.
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