Tightening the Screw? — EU’s New Sanctions on Russia

Submission Statement: “A chasm has opened between the sanctions applied by the European Union (EU) and the US.” Alexander Kolyandr analyzes the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia, finding they still lag behind more comprehensive US measures and allow cash to continue flowing to Russia. While the EU targets sanctions evasion and limits LNG shipments through ports for the first time, loopholes remain. A truly unified and transatlantic response pressuring Russia is needed at this time.