Estonian FM: EU already working on next sanctions package against Russia

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that work on a new sanctions package against Russia has already begun following the approval of the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Writing on social media platform X, Tsahkna welcomed the adoption of the latest measures, which had previously faced resistance from Hungary and Slovakia.

He stressed that the European Union should not slow down its pressure campaign and should focus in particular on Russia’s energy sector, especially maritime oil transport.

The EU has finally adopted its 20th sanctions package.

But we are not done.

Russia funds its aggression through energy.

Those taps must be shut off completely, including a full maritime services ban on its oil. We will intensify pressure until Russia ends its war and…

— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) April 23, 2026

“Russia funds its aggression through energy. Those taps must be shut off completely, including a full maritime services ban on its oil. We will intensify pressure until Russia ends its war and returns to its borders.  

Work on the next package of sanctions has begun. Ukraine is not alone,” the minister concluded.

By Jeyhun Aghazada