Kallas says EU aims to adopt 20th Russia sanctions package on Feb. 24
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announces expected approval timeline for 20th sanctions package against Russia (Photo: Nasser Nasser/Pool via REUTERS)
The European Union plans to approve its 20th package of
sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs
Council, according to European
Pravda, on Jan. 29.
“We aim to have the 20th sanctions package ready by Feb.
24,” she said.
According to Kallas, EU member states are floating various
proposals, including a full ban on maritime services. The bloc is also
considering measures targeting the energy sector and mineral fertilizers.
She stressed that discussions are still ongoing and that
consensus has not yet been reached.
“I can’t say we’ve reached agreement now — otherwise we
would’ve already announced it. But there were many conversations today, and
we’ll continue working on it,” she said.
On Jan. 29, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation
said the EU had imposed sanctions on several Russian propagandists who
consistently support Kremlin policy.
Those targeted include television host and sports
commentator Dmitry Guberniev; Kremlin propagandist Pavel Zarubin; Vremya anchor
Ekaterina Andreeva; and Maria Sittel, a frequent host of Russian state
propaganda events.
One day earlier, on Jan. 28, French President Emmanuel
Macron said after a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that
Paris plans to increase pressure on Moscow. Macron said France is working on
new EU sanctions and continuing efforts to dismantle Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
In its conclusions from the European Council meeting held on
Dec. 18, 2025, the EU signaled it would pursue the 20th round of sanctions in
early 2026.
That same day, the EU Council adopted sanctions restricting
the operations of 41 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet — including oil
tankers that generate revenue for the Kremlin’s energy sector.
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