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EU agrees 21st sanctions package against Russia after Greece drops veto

The European Union has finalized its 21st sanctions package against Russia following a diplomatic shift from Greece.

By · Published July 26, 2026  12:56 UTC · Updated July 26, 2026  14:31 UTC

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The European Union reached an agreement on a 21st sanctions package against Russia after Greece dropped its veto. The final deal included specific exemptions for Russian gas cargoes and followed negotiations that resulted in the watering down of certain measures.

Epilogue added 81d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The European Union has reached an agreement on its 21st package of sanctions targeting Russia. The measures include new restrictions against Russian banks and the inclusion of the crypto exchange HTX. Coverage indicates that Russian gas cargoes will remain exempt from these new regulations.

Reports from The Kyiv Independent, Reuters, DW, and Euronews highlight that the agreement was achieved after Greece withdrew its veto. Further reporting from the Financial Times and the South China Morning Post suggests that the terms were adjusted to include an LNG exemption, following concerns regarding potential asset seizures. Attention now shifts to the implementation of these measures and the internal dynamics within the European Union.

Ongoing coverage regarding the ousted Ukrainian defence minister continues to run concurrently, though the impact on specific sanctions policy remains unstated.

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What entities are targeted in the 21st sanctions package?

The package includes measures against Russian banks and the crypto exchange HTX.

Why did Greece initially block the sanctions?

Greece held reservations regarding shipping sanctions and concerns over the status of LNG assets.

Are Russian gas cargoes included in the sanctions?

No, coverage from the Financial Times states that Russian gas cargoes will remain exempt.

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