EU Commission adopts its 19th sanctions package on Russia, tightening measures across energy, finance, military, and crypto sectors to hold it accountable for aggression in Ukraine

Notable actions include a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by 2027, expanded restrictions on the “shadow fleet” of vessels, and sanctions on five additional Russian banks. The package also addresses cryptocurrency-related activities by imposing sanctions on a widely used Russian stablecoin and related platforms. Furthermore, the EU has introduced service bans, asset freezes, and travel restrictions on individuals and entities involved in the abduction and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children…