EU plans major new sanctions against Russia this fall

The European Union is preparing to implement a substantial expansion of its sanctions against Russia this autumn, as announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Kallas emphasized that the existing sanctions have already inflicted significant economic damage on Russia, costing its war machine over one trillion euros.

Speaking to the German newspaper Die Welt, Kallas indicated that the proposed sanctions list would be the most comprehensive since the conflict began. If approved, these measures would increase the number of Russian entities subject to EU sanctions by a third. Kallas stressed the need for continued pressure on Moscow until it ceases its military operations in Ukraine.

While Kallas did not provide specific details on the timing or content of the new sanctions package, she noted that all 27 EU member states must unanimously approve any new measures. This comes after the previous sanctions package, adopted in late July, was reportedly weakened due to opposition from several member states.

Furthermore, Kallas expressed a desire for enhanced collaboration between the EU and the United States regarding sanctions against Russia. This aligns with recent actions in the U.S. Senate, which passed a sanctions proposal targeting Russian politicians, companies, and its oil and gas exports, though it still requires House approval. The announcement of new sanctions follows continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, which Kallas attributes to a lack of progress on the battlefield, characterizing the targeting of civilians and infrastructure as "systematic terror."

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EUs sanksjoner har allerede kostet Russland dyrt og fratatt Russlands krigsmaskin over 1000 milliarder euro. I høst vil jeg legge fram den mest omfattende sanksjonslisten siden krigen startet.