EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Banks, Energy Firms, and Crypto Platforms

The European Union is preparing its 19th round of sanctions since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Measures could target six Russian banks, energy companies, and cryptocurrency trading platforms. EU aims to coordinate sanctions with the United States, with officials set to meet in Washington this week. The European Union is considering a fresh sanctions […]

EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria, following US move

The European Union has lifted economic sanctions on Syria in a bid to help the war-torn country’s recovery, the 27-nation bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said, offering the nation another critical lifeline after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. “We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria,” Kallas […]

European Union suspends sanctions against Syria

European Union eased sanctions against Syria’s energy, transport and banking sectors on monday. The step is aimed at helping the country rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move, approved at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, suspended sanctions on the energy and transport sectors. It was also agreed to allow money […]