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Cyprus Advocates Balanced Sanctions Against Russia’s Oil Revenue

12/12/2025

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Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos urged a balanced approach to tightening sanctions on Russia during a meeting with Germany's Foreign Minister.
Cyprus and Malta, key EU shipping states, seek a maritime services ban that avoids harming legitimate businesses.
The proposed ban is part of the EU's upcoming sanctions package.
It aims to curb oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze supported discussions, including talks with the United States.

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Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos urged a balanced approach to tightening sanctions on Russia during a meeting with Germany's Foreign Minister.
Cyprus and Malta, key EU shipping states, seek a maritime services ban that avoids harming legitimate businesses.
The proposed ban is part of the EU's upcoming sanctions package.
It aims to curb oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze supported discussions, including talks with the United States.