As part of its 20th sanctions package, the European Commission is proposing additional measures to curb Russian oil and gas revenues, including a total ban on maritime services linked to oil exports. The measures are intended to increase pressure on Moscow by cutting off key sources of war financing.
The proposal includes a comprehensive ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil exports, covering insurance, shipping, and port-related services. According to the Commission, these steps would significantly complicate Russia’s ability to transport oil to markets outside the European Union.
The package would also expand sanctions against Russian banks and financial institutions involved in circumventing existing restrictions. In addition, the Commission proposes further limits on imports of certain metals, chemicals, and other strategic products in an effort to weaken economic structures supporting Russia’s war effort.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the measures are intended not only to increase economic pressure on Russia but also to encourage a meaningful peace process. The proposal still requires unanimous approval by EU member states, with intense political negotiations expected in the coming weeks.
The initiative represents the latest step in the EU’s steadily tightening sanctions regime since the start of the war. Previous measures have focused on reducing energy dependence on Russia—including plans to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 and diversify energy supplies.
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