European Union Confirms Approval of New 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Expectations and Details
The European Commission has officially approved the proposal for the implementation of the 19th sanctions package against the Russian Federation, marking a significant step in intensifying economic and political restrictions in response to Russian aggression.
This decision was announced on September 19, with an official presentation scheduled for the latter half of the day.
Leading this initiative are European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU External Action Service High Representative Catherine Kyriakides, who will deliver speeches and explanations regarding the implications and objectives of the new sanctions.
The exact timing of the presentation has not yet been disclosed; however, it is scheduled to take place on this day.It is noted that the final approval of the package requires support from all 27 EU member states.
This means the decision must be unanimous, complicating the diplomatic process.
The background of this measure indicates that the European Commission had previously been working on the structure of these sanctions and planned to present them on September 19.
However, due to diplomatic and political challenges, including demands from the United States for tougher measures and the political dynamics within Europe, the presentation might have been postponed.
Media reports suggest that due to these factors, the implementation of the package was temporarily delayed and could be finalized by the end of this week.At the same time, Ukrainian officials express hope that this new sanctions package will increase pressure on Russia and bring Ukraine closer to victory.
They emphasize that strict EU measures are crucial for supporting Ukraine and strengthening diplomatic negotiations with the aggressor.