In September, the European Union plans to adopt its 19th sanctions package against the Russian Federation. This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta, emphasizing Europe’s awareness of the effectiveness of the current restrictions. According to her, pressure on Russia will continue.
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Diplomacy or Sanctions: The US Position on Russia
The White House noted that US President Donald Trump prefers diplomatic methods in relations with Russia and does not seek automatic imposition of new sanctions. As spokesperson Caroline Levitt explained, sanctions may only be imposed if necessary to achieve peace.
Europe understands the effectiveness of sanctions, and accordingly, pressure on Russia will continue
Potential Tariffs Against Buyers of Russian Oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that European countries should be prepared to support American sanctions and possible tariffs against Russia or buyers of Russian oil. This concerns the likelihood of such measures if negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin end without results. According to Bessent, further steps regarding sanctions will depend on the outcomes of this meeting, which is set to take place in Alaska. Sanctions may be either strengthened or softened based on the results of the negotiations.