Archive · 16 Sep 2025
EU Delays Russia Sanctions Amid US Pressure
The EU has postponed releasing its new sanctions against Russia.
This decision comes after the US pushed the EU to act more aggressively to reduce Russia's income from selling oil and gas.
The US wants the EU to make it harder for countries like India and China to buy Russian oil, potentially by adding tariffs.
The EU plans to stop buying Russian energy by 2028, but the US wants a quicker timeline.
The EU is hesitant because it's complicated and wants to avoid energy price spikes or shortages.
EU delayed the presentation of its 19th sanctions package against Russia.
The delay responds to pressure from the US regarding Russian energy revenue.
The US wants the EU to hasten its end to Russian energy imports.
The US demands the EU impose tariffs on China and India for buying Russian oil.
The EU plans to end Russian oil and gas purchases by January 1, 2028.
- Who
- EU and US officials
- What
- Delaying the 19th sanctions package; US pressure on Russian energy
- When
- Tuesday (delay announced); no new date set
- Where
- Brussels
- Why
- Due to US pressure to curtail Russian energy revenue.
EU Position
US Position
Tariffs on India and China
EU Position
Highly unlikely to impose tariffs; treats tariffs differently to sanctions.
US Position
Demanding the EU impose steep tariffs.
Timeline for Russian Energy Import Cuts
EU Position
Aiming to end purchases by January 1, 2028.
US Position
Wants the EU to move faster to cut off revenue to Moscow.
- Event
- Delay of 19th EU sanctions package against Russia
- Reason for Delay
- US pressure regarding Russian energy revenue
- US Demand
- EU take stronger action on Russian energy imports
- US Request
- Tariffs on India and China
- EU Goal
- End Russian oil and gas imports by January 1, 2028
- Participants
- EU officials, US officials, Ukrainian officials
