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flag EU extends sanctions on Russia until July 2026, adds measures against oil tankers, and approves €90B in aid for Ukraine.

flag The European Union has extended its economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2026, maintaining restrictions on trade, finance, energy, technology, and luxury goods, while adding new measures targeting Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers and hybrid operations. flag The bloc approved a 90-billion-euro loan package to support Ukraine’s military and economy. flag EU leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, signaled openness to direct talks with Russia if peace efforts stall, emphasizing transparency and coordination with Ukraine and allies. flag This comes amid concerns that U.S.-led negotiations may sideline European interests, despite recent productive talks in Florida and Miami, which Russia criticized as obstructed by Ukraine and its partners.

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