EU bolsters sanctions on Russia

EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the United States,
EU bolsters sanctions on Russia: Aluminium ban and swift cuts
The European Union is preparing another package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to include further restrictions on banks being cut off from the SWIFT system. Additionally, discussion surrounds the targeting of another 70 ships from the so-called "shadow fleet" and imposing a ban on the import of Russian aluminium,
EU to propose phased ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package, Bloomberg reports
In its latest round of sanctions, the European Union (EU) is proposing to introduce a phased ban of Russian aluminium, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 28 citing unnamed sources. The bloc, which covers 8% of its annual aluminium needs by Russian imports,
EU Commission proposes ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
Aluminum price rise as EU reportedly prepares phased Russian aluminum ban
Aluminum futures trade higher on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported the European Union is preparing to propose a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of a broad package of sanctions ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
ING: EU considering Russian aluminium ban in new sanctions push
By Ewa Manthey commodities strategist at ING The European Union is reportedly considering more import restrictions on Russian aluminium as part of a new package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

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