The EU proposes new sanctions on Russia. Will the 18th package work?

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 10: EU Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (L) and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) are talking to media in the Berlaymont, the EU Commission headquarter on June 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the European Commission has proposed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)