China expresses regret and firmly opposes the European Union’s unjustified sanctions against Chinese companies, states Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.

The European Union has now targeted Moscow’s fleet of covert oil tankers and plans more restrictions, as the Trump administration’s approach to the war shifts.

The European Union is engaged in self-deception, with pathos initiating new packages of sanctions against Russia, which have no real consequences, the Berliner Zeitung newspaper stated.

The European Union has imposed strict sanctions against web-hosting provider Stark Industries and the two individuals running it, CEO Iurie Neculiti and owner Ivan Neculiti, for enabling "destabilising activities" against the Union.

Britain and the European Union have imposed sweeping sanctions targeting Russia, particularly its shadow fleet of oil tankers, over its war in Ukraine.

The European Union will adopt the 17th package of sanctions against Russia on May 20, while the next package of restrictions is "already in motion," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on May 19 on X.

“We want peace and we have to apply pressure,” she told reporters as she arrived at a summit of the European Political Community in the Albanian capital of Tirana.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made a statement that is drawing attention across Europe. He said that he would support a referendum—a public vote—on removing sanctions placed on Russia. This statement was made during a weekend talk show and is causing debate both inside Slovakia and beyond.