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flag The EU proposed new sanctions targeting Russian oil exports, expanding restrictions to LNG, metals, and tech, aiming to pressure Russia into peace talks.

flag The European Union has proposed its 20th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russian oil exports by banning EU maritime services—such as shipping, insurance, and port access—for Russian crude, effectively undermining the G7 price cap. flag The move would expand the shadow fleet blacklist by 43 vessels, bringing the total to 640, and extend restrictions to LNG tankers and icebreakers. flag The package also includes new import bans on metals, chemicals, critical minerals, ammonia, rubber, tractors, and cybersecurity services, while targeting 20 Russian regional banks and crypto firms. flag A new Anti-Circumvention Tool will block exports of certain machinery to high-risk countries. flag The measures, aimed at pressuring Russia into peace talks, require unanimous EU approval.

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