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Time to suffocate Russia's economy after 17th EU sanctions package, France says

On May 20, 2025, the European Union's foreign affairs ministers finalized the adoption of the 17th round of sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The sanctions follow a call by EU leaders, led by France, to pressure Russia for a 30-day ceasefire and pave the way for peace talks proposed for Istanbul.
The package includes blacklisting around 200 shadow oil fleet tankers, new restrictions on 30 companies supporting Russia's military, and sanctions on individuals linked to cyberattacks and human rights violations.
French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized the need for the EU to impose harsher sanctions designed to severely pressure Russia and cautioned that even more severe measures would be introduced if President Putin refuses to accept the ceasefire.
This expanded sanctions effort intends to suffocate Russia's economy to coerce an end to hostilities, but further political challenges and the Kremlin’s response remain uncertain.

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