欧盟制裁越来越狠！俄罗斯能源出口被掐脖子，外交官也被严控

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) has officially approved the 19th round of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its energy export revenues to weaken Moscow's financial resources [1][3] - The new sanctions include an import ban on Russian liquefied natural gas, with the implementation date moved up to early 2027 from the original 2028 [3][9] - The sanctions also blacklist 117 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet," which have been used to circumvent Western-imposed oil price caps, making it more difficult for Russia to sell oil secretly [5][9] Group 2 - The EU has increased control over Russian diplomatic personnel in Europe, requiring them to report travel plans to their host countries due to concerns about potential espionage activities [7][9] - The sanctions aim to pressure Russia into ceasing military actions by targeting its significant energy revenue, which constitutes a large portion of its fiscal income [9][12] - The sanctions also include measures against four Chinese oil companies, marking the first time major Chinese refineries and traders have been included in such sanctions, which has drawn strong opposition from China [12][13] Group 3 - The EU's commitment to sanctions reflects a growing distance in its geopolitical stance towards Russia, testing the unity among member states, especially those heavily reliant on Russian energy like Hungary and Slovakia [13][14] - Despite the sanctions, Russia has been finding ways to evade them through third-party trade and alternative financial systems, indicating that the sanctions may not be as effective as anticipated [16][18] - The EU's long-term strategy involves diversifying its energy sources, but this transition requires time and investment, posing challenges for the European economy and public sentiment [18]