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diplomacyOct 20, 2026

EC wants to restrict Russian oil in 22nd sanctions package despite energy crisis

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas did not specify when Brussels expects to adopt the package, which requires unanimous approval of the measures by EU member states

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