A new package of sanctions against Russia was approved by the European Union on Monday, while US President Donald Trump is pushing for negotiations on the future of Ukraine.

“The EU acts: Foreign Ministers have just approved the 16th package of sanctions against Russia”the head of European diplomacy Kaya Callas wrote in her post on the X platform.

“It concerns everything, from shadowing fleet ships to gaming operators used to control drones. These are the most extensive sanctions taken Never, weakening Russia’s war effort »Callas added.

The package, approved on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, targets aluminum imports, shadow fleet ships and exports of chemicals, chromiums and other materials used in precision tools.

At the same time, it forbids the service of oil and gas refineries, but does not provide for a complete ban on Russian liquefied natural gasas discussions with Washington continue to increase LNG exports from the US to Europe.

At the same time, the Trump government is continuing negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, raising concerns between European leaders on the possible impact on their sanctions strategy.

“Russia and its people pay the price for their leader’s actions”The Presidents of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, the European Council of Antonio Costa and the European Commission Ursula von der Laean wrote in a joint statement, announcing sanctions.

“In a difficult international and geopolitical environment, we emphasize the importance of maintaining transatlantic and global solidarity in Ukraine”added to the joint announcement.