EU imposes more sanctions on Russia: Measure aimed at reducing Moscow's energy revenues
Published 12 June 2026 · europe
The European Commission has announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on tightening restrictions on oil trading as part of ongoing efforts to
The European Commission has announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on tightening restrictions on oil trading as part of ongoing efforts to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues linked to the war in Ukraine.
Since 2022, the EU has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian energy, while increasing imports of liquefied natural gas from alternative suppliers, including the United States.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 13, 2026 • 1:08 AM IST · Updated: June 13, 2026 • 2:11 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The European Commission has announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on tightening restrictions on oil trading as part of ongoing efforts to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues linked to the war in Ukraine.
Since 2022, the EU has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian energy, while increasing imports of liquefied natural gas from alternative suppliers, including the United States.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports.
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