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Germany expects EU's Russia sanctions package to be agreed this week
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 30, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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Germany expects the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia to be approved this week, focusing on energy, banks, and military industry.
Germany Anticipates Approval of New EU Sanctions Against Russia This Week
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany expects the EU's plan for an 18th sanctions package against Russia to be adopted this week, a government spokesperson said in Berlin on Monday.
"It will now be raised at ambassadorial level and reconsidered after a visit by the Commission to Slovakia later this week," said German government spokesperson.
The European Commission on June 10 proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago, targeting Moscow's energy revenues, banks and military industry.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Miranda Murray; editing by Matthias Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany anticipates EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia to be agreed upon this week.
- •The sanctions target Russia's energy revenues, banks, and military industry.
- •The European Commission proposed the sanctions on June 10.
- •The decision will be revisited after the Commission's visit to Slovakia.
- •The sanctions are in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germany expects EU's Russia sanctions package to be agreed this week
1What is the purpose of the new EU sanctions package?
The new sanctions package aims to target Russia's energy revenues, banks, and military industry in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
2When is the EU's sanctions package expected to be adopted?
Germany expects the EU's plan for the sanctions package to be adopted this week.
3What will happen after the ambassadorial level discussions?
The sanctions package will be reconsidered following a visit by the European Commission to Slovakia later this week.
