EU issues new sanctions on Russia's 'shadow' fleet

The European Union (EU) has adopted its 17th package of sanctions in response to Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, aimed at "cutting off Russia's access to key military technology and curbing Russia's energy revenues", according to a European Council communiqué of 20 May.

By Brenda Dionisi

The European Union (EU) has adopted its 17th package of sanctions in response to Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, aimed at "cutting off Russia's access to key military technology and curbing Russia's energy revenues", according to a European Council communiqué of 20 May [2025]. [1]