Published on, Sept. 19 -- September 19, 2025 11:01 PM

The European Union is moving quickly to accelerate a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of its 19th sanctions package against Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The European Commission has been actively discussing the proposal, signaling a stronger response to weaken Russia's energy revenues and war economy. This renewed push comes after a recent call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged Europe to take a tougher stance.

Trump reportedly demanded that European nations halt all purchases of Russian oil and consider imposing tariffs on China and India, two of the largest buyers of Russian fossil fuels....