The European Commission has proposed new sanctions against Russia to hinder its war efforts in Ukraine, targeting banks, vessels, and cryptocurrency platforms. President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the sanctions' impact on the Russian economy and outlined plans to accelerate the phase-out of EU imports of Russian fossil fuels. US President Donald Trump has urged immediate energy ties cut with Moscow, influencing the Commission's proposals. Hungary and Slovakia, which have criticized sanctions, face pressure to reconsider their dependency on Russian oil. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)