# Press review: EU tightens Russia sanctions while Germany eyes return to Russian energy

https://mins.news/en/item/91132

- TASS, 2026-10-08 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/pressreview/2199079

> Russian newspapers highlighted the EU’s adoption of a 22nd package of sanctions on Russia, which still needs approval by the EU Council to take effect. They also reported that the European Commission is pursuing an emergency consultation mechanism modeled on NATO provisions and proposing to remove veto rights on sanctions and new members, while Germany seeks to resume energy purchases from Russia.

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