Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:22pm on 20 May 2025,Tuesday International
On May 20, 2025, the European Union and United Kingdom jointly imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its "shadow fleet" of oil tankers circumventing Western embargoes. The EU sanctioned 189 ships, while the UK targeted vessels and entities linked to Russia’s military supply chains, disinformation networks, and financial institutions aiding sanctions evasion. This coordinated action follows a failed ceasefire discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the 17th sanctions package, with an 18th underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of stalling to prolong the war. Russia dismissed Western ultimatums, asserting that the initiative for peace talks rests with Ukraine. (PC: Al Jazeera)
