On the 23rd, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Karas, announced that the European Union officially passed the 19th round of sanctions against Russia.

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The EU member states agreed on the 19th round of sanctions against Russia on 22nd.The sanctions include a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, new travel restrictions for Russian diplomats, and the inclusion of 117 vessels from the Russian "shadow fleet" in the list.

On the same day, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced U.S. sanctions on Russia¡¯s two largest oil companies and urged Russia and Ukraine to immediately cease fire.