EU Seeks Russian LNG Sanctions for Ukraine
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a 19th package of sanctions on Russia, urging members of the European Union to adopt new sanctions on Russia's...
- "Russia's war economy is sustained by revenues from fossil fuels," von der Leyen said on Friday.
- The sanctions must be endorsed by all 27 EU member countries before they can enter into force.
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EU Proposes 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia, targeting LNG Imports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a 19th package of sanctions on Russia, urging members of the European Union to adopt new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an attempt to push moscow to end its “brutal” war in Ukraine.
“Russia’s war economy is sustained by revenues from fossil fuels,” von der Leyen said on Friday. “We want to cut these revenues. So we are banning imports of Russian LNG into European markets.”
The sanctions must be endorsed by all 27 EU member countries before they can enter into force.
“It is time to turn off the tap,” von der Leyen said, calling on members to quickly endorse the move.
“We want Russia to leave the battlefield and come to the negotiation table, and this is the way to give peace a real chance,” she added.
Russia is showing the full extent of its contempt for diplomacy and international law.
So we’re increasing the pressure.
With our 19th package of sanctions covering energy, financial services and trade restrictions ↓ https://t.co/uW7HuZp3br
- Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 19,2025
EU sanctions have already targeted more than 2,500 entities,including banks,ministries,energy companies and officials.
Those being sanctioned include President Vladimir Putin,his close associates,dozens of Russian lawmakers and several oligarchs. The measures largely consist of travel bans and asset freezes.