EU and US Prepare for New Wave of Joint Sanctions Against Russia: Details and Outlooks
In the coming weeks, a delegation from the European Union will travel to Washington D.C.
to negotiate potential new restrictions on Russia as part of the latest sanctions package.
This decision stems from ongoing discussions between European governments and their American counterparts aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow to encourage the Kremlin to sit at the negotiating table.
According to sources close to government officials, the EU plans to impose sanctions against at least six Russian banks and energy companies integral to the country’s economy.Much of the focus will be on tightening measures designed to limit Russia’s ability to export oil and energy resources, as well as strengthening control over the so-called “shadow fleet” vessels used to evade existing sanctions.
This move constitutes the 19th sanctions package introduced since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.It is anticipated that the US and European allies will push for coordinated actions to maximize pressure on the Kremlin, including the potential implementation of secondary sanctions and bans on reinsurance for the ships transporting Russian oil.
Former US President Donald Trump, who previously refrained from implementing direct sanctions against Russia, now supports intensifying restrictions, especially concerning oil and maritime assets.The prospects of further sanctions depend on the negotiations’ outcomes and the level of support within both regions.
Meanwhile, European leaders are expected to discuss strategies for harmonizing their efforts with Washington’s to escalate economic pressure on Moscow, aiming to accelerate the end of the conflict and restore diplomatic solutions.