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EU Delegation Heads to U.S. for New Russia Sanctions

9/6/2025

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A European delegation is traveling to Washington to discuss new sanctions against Russia, as announced by European Council President Antonio Costa.
Costa stressed the importance of increasing pressure through direct and secondary sanctions.
This follows a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders after the Paris summit.
The EU will introduce its 19th sanctions package against Russia in early September.
Ukraine and allies are urging the U.S. to implement stronger sanctions amid escalating attacks from Moscow.

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A European delegation is traveling to Washington to discuss new sanctions against Russia, as announced by European Council President Antonio Costa.
Costa stressed the importance of increasing pressure through direct and secondary sanctions.
This follows a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders after the Paris summit.
The EU will introduce its 19th sanctions package against Russia in early September.
Ukraine and allies are urging the U.S. to implement stronger sanctions amid escalating attacks from Moscow.