EU

EU ambassadors agree on 16th package of restrictions against Russia: over 70 vessels may be subject to sanctions
The new sanctions will target Russia’s aluminum industry and tighten restrictions on oil exports.

France has become the main transshipment hub for Russian LNG in Europe
Imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia to France have increased by 81%, and most of the raw material can be exported further.

Grain trade volumes between Ukraine and the EU hit a record high
The volume of agricultural trade between Ukraine and the European Union in 2024 reached almost $17 billion, exceeding previous figures.

Ukraine will have to look for new markets for wheat if trade terms with the EU change
If the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine change, it will probably be necessary to look for new markets for the sale of Ukrainian wheat.

EU may start detaining tankers with Russian oil in the Baltic Sea
EU considers impounding Russian oil tankers in Baltic Sea amid rising incidents with undersea cables.

Estonian President: EU should consider trade embargo on Russia
Estonian President Alar Karis said that the European Union should seriously consider the possibility of introducing a full trade embargo on Russia.

Polish Foreign Minister: EU is preparing sanctions against captains of the Russian “shadow fleet”
Brussels is looking for legal mechanisms to punish ships that violate the law, which threaten critical underwater infrastructure.

Ukraine proposed a new agricultural export mechanism to the EU
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food has proposed a new mechanism for exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to its EU partners.

EU prepares new sanctions: Russian aluminum and over 70 ships may be banned
The European Union is considering a new package of sanctions that includes a gradual ban on imports of Russian aluminum and other restrictions.

Hungary threatens to prevent Ukraine from joining the EU: it is allegedly risky for farmers
In Hungary, it is believed that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union allegedly poses a serious risk to farmers.