EU SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA

May 21 2025POLITICS

Russia's Oil Fleet Faces New Hurdles

The European Union and Britain have taken a bold step. They have imposed new sanctions on Russia. This move comes just a day after a phone call between Trump and Putin. The leaders talked about ending the war in Ukraine. However, the call did not produce any results. The new sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet. " This fleet consists of around 200 ships. These sh...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

EU's Solo Move: Tightening the Screws on Russia

The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly against it, and there's a lack of teamwork with Washington. The EU's pl...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Oil Smuggling Fleet Faces New Hurdles

The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The EU has put sanctions on 189 ships from this shadow fleet. This means ...

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