{"id":1385587,"date":"2026-06-09T16:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1385587"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:02:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:02:40","slug":"european-commission-unveils-21st-eu-sanctions-package-against-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/european-commission-unveils-21st-eu-sanctions-package-against-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"European Commission Unveils 21st EU Sanctions Package Against Russia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Commission on June 9 presented its proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on energy, financial services and cryptocurrencies, trade, and\u2014 for the first time\u2014fisheries, UATV English <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the package includes measures targeting Russia\u2019s energy sector, banks, trading and fishing companies.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we are presenting the 21st sanctions package. We are focusing on the sectors with the greatest impact: energy, financial services and cryptocurrencies, trade, and this time, for the first time, fisheries,\u201d von der Leyen said.<\/p>\n

She also confirmed that the European Commission wants to ban entry into the European Union for former Russian combatants.<\/p>\n

The sanctions package must now be reviewed and unanimously approved by the Council of the European Union.<\/p>\n

Energy Sector<\/h3>\n

The main goal of the energy-related measures is to further reduce Russia\u2019s oil revenues, including by freezing adjustments to the price cap on Russian oil.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur oil price cap includes an adjustment mechanism to reflect market conditions. It was not designed for market shocks such as those caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, we propose suspending adjustments until January next year. This will give oil markets time to stabilize while maintaining pressure on Russia\u2019s revenues,\u201d von der Leyen said.<\/p>\n

The EU also plans to tighten restrictions on Russia\u2019s shadow fleet.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we propose listing another 30 vessels in addition to the 632 already under sanctions. For the first time, we are also targeting vessels that support the shadow fleet by providing towing and other services. We are further proposing measures against critical infrastructure such as ports, airports, and refineries that trade in or process Russian oil,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The package would also restrict the sale of LNG tankers to Russia, similar to existing restrictions on oil tankers.<\/p>\n

Financial and Crypto Restrictions<\/h3>\n

The proposed package includes:<\/p>\n