E.U. Approves Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Gas and Crypto

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jeanna SmialekOctober 23, 2025 at 03:33 PM

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European Union officials approved a new package of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas and targeting the country’s banks and cryptocurrency exchanges while also placing travel limits on its diplomats. The measures were announced just hours after President Trump imposed significant sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, stated that these actions represent a collective pressure from both sides of the Atlantic against Russian aggression.

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