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The EU is preparing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which will exclude major restrictions on energy sales but include further measures against Russia's 'shadow fleet' and companies helping Russia circumvent existing sanctions.

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The EU's planned 19th package of sanctions against Russia is expected to exclude major restrictions on energy sales

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

The package should instead include further measures against Moscow's 'shadow fleet' and companies helping Russia circumvent existing sanctions

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The new, 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia does not provide for additional restrictions on the sale of energy resources.

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The package will target ships in the "shadow fleet" and companies that help Russia circumvent existing rules.

Censor.NET → Source tone: uncertain

The most painful consequences for Moscow will come if secondary sanctions are imposed on companies or countries that do business with Russia.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:25:46.916Z

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