The European Commission intends to propose a ban on imports of Russian primary aluminium in its 16th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, European Union diplomats said on Tuesday.

Russia will no longer transport gas to Europe via Ukraine’s pipelines, further limiting its ability to raise capital

Ten European Union countries have called for the 27-nation bloc to ban imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, a document seen by Reuters showed, as Europe debates fresh sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

A liquefied natural gas tanker, carrying a shipment from a Russian project sanctioned last week by the US, landed in Spain, taking advantage of a time lag before the punitive measures take effect.

A group of 10 EU nations is pushing to ban Russian natural gas and LNG imports to curb Kremlin revenues, Bloomberg reports. Read also: Ukraine accused by Russia of attempting to halt gas to Europe The proposal seeks to overcome resistance from nations like Hungary,

A group of ten European Union countries has called for strengthening sanctions against Russia, including additional restrictions on natural gas, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), Bloomberg reports.

A group of 10 European Union nations is pushing to toughen sanctions against Russia by introducing further restrictions on natural gas and bolstering the enforcement of a price cap on oil.