Germany, France push for tougher EU sanctions on Russia

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2025-09-09

Brussels (dpa) - Germany and France are pushing for tougher new EU sanctions against Russia, with a focus on the energy sector, according to a policy paper shared with other EU member states. The two governments said Russian oil remains the Kremlin's main source of funding for its war against Ukraine. The paper, seen by dpa, calls for targeting additional oil companies, such as Moscow-based Lukoil, and service providers involved in the Russian o......

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