Brussels [Belgium], October 23 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she had spoken on the phone with United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and appreciated the recent Treasury decision to sanction major Russian oil companies.

She also praised a new sanctions package approved by the European Union on Wednesday, which includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.

In a post on X on Wednesday, von der Leyen said, "Appreciated this evening's call with @SecScottBessent and the Treasury decision to sanction major Russian oil companies in the face of Russia's lack of commitment to the peace process. With the imminent adoption of the EU's 19th package, this is a clear signal from both sides of the Atlantic that we will keep up collect

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