NextFin news, BRUSSELS, September 19, 2025 (Friday) – The European Commission is set to propose its nineteenth package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, September 19, 2025, according to sources in Brussels and official statements from the Commission.
The new sanctions package will primarily target Russia's cryptocurrency sector, banking system, and energy industry. This move is part of the European Union's ongoing efforts to increase pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to accelerate the EU's transition away from Russian energy dependence.
Olof Gill, Deputy Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission, confirmed to journalists on September 18 that the package would be presented soon but did not specify the exact timing or detailed contents. However, diplomatic sources from influential EU member states indicated that the Commission would submit the proposal to the Council of the European Union for approval on Friday, September 19.
According to these sources, it remains unclear whether the sanctions package will be publicly presented immediately or first discussed internally among EU member states.
The European Commission's focus on the cryptocurrency sector aims to close loopholes that Russia might exploit to evade existing sanctions. The banking and energy sectors are also targeted to tighten financial restrictions and reduce the EU's reliance on Russian energy supplies, reinforcing the EU's strategic goal of decoupling from Russian energy.
This nineteenth package follows previous rounds of sanctions imposed since the start of Russia's military actions in Ukraine. The EU has coordinated these measures closely with the United States and the G7 countries to maximize their impact.
Earlier reports noted that the announcement of the package had been delayed, partly due to calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to adopt tougher measures as a condition for U.S. sanctions. The current proposal reflects the EU's response to these international dynamics.
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen recently emphasized the importance of reducing energy dependence on Russia, stating that the EU is working to accelerate this transition.
The European Commission's ongoing sanctions efforts aim to maintain pressure on Russia to end its military aggression and to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Sources:
- European Commission Deputy Chief Spokesperson Olof Gill, Brussels, September 18, 2025
- Diplomatic sources cited by European Pravda, Eurointegration, and Espreso.tv, September 18, 2025
- European Commission official statements and social media posts by Ursula von der Leyen
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