The European Union is preparing to adopt the 19th sanctions package against the Russian Federation as early as September 2025. This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta, emphasizing that the EU continues to view sanctions as an effective tool for influencing Russia, and pressure on the Kremlin will not decrease.
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US Position on Sanctions Against Russia
The White House stated that US President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic resolution to issues in relations with Russia and does not seek to impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation without extreme necessity. However, as noted by White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt, the US is prepared to resort to sanctions if necessary to achieve peace.
“Europe understands the effectiveness of sanctions, and accordingly, pressure on the Russian Federation will continue.”
Possibility of Tariffs for Buyers of Russian Oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that European countries should be ready to support a possible increase in sanctions pressure and even the imposition of tariffs on buyers of Russian oil in the event of unsuccessful negotiations between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to Bessent, the decision to change sanctions restrictions will depend on the outcomes of the meeting between the leaders of the US and Russia, which is set to take place in Alaska. If necessary, sanctions may be either strengthened or eased.