Sanctions

In her State of the European Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will propose sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers and settlers, along with a partial suspension of the EU-Israel…

European Union Council President Antonio Costa, speaking in Finland alongside Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, said the EU must step up pressure on Russia by imposing not only tougher sanctions but also secondary sanctions on countries buying…

The European Union failed to reach an agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia requested a postponement. EU foreign ministers, meeting in Brussels, discussed Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Georgia, and Moldova. High…

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,”…

Syrians took to the streets after US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria. Celebrations were held in Damascus and other cities. Businesses launched campaigns, and the Syrian…

European foreign ministers and top EU officials have pledged to increase pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, over its war in Ukraine. In a joint statement following a meeting in Madrid, officials from Spain,…

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union approved its 16th sanctions package, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, banks, and military-related industries. The new measures blacklist 48 individuals and 35…