EU preparing "hard-biting" 18th package of sanctions towards Russia: von der Leyen-Xinhua

EU preparing "hard-biting" 18th package of sanctions towards Russia: von der Leyen

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-06-02 19:30:30

BRUSSELS, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is preparing its 18th package of "hard-biting" sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

The measures will include restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure, additional curbs on Russia's banking sector and a reduction of the crude oil price cap, she added.