David O’Sullivan
David O’Sullivan is an Irish economist and diplomat, currently serving as the European Union's Special Envoy for the implementation of sanctions against Russia since January 2023. He plays a crucial role in navigating the complex landscape of international relations, particularly in the context of economic sanctions as a response to geopolitical tensions. O’Sullivan's work involves not only enforcing these sanctions but also understanding and countering any efforts by Russia to circumvent them, highlighting his significant influence in European foreign policy.
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David O'Sullivan is a special representative of the EU on sanctions who expressed concerns about the increase in exports to Russia from Kyrgyzstan.
ЕС потребовал от Киргизии ужесточить контроль за реэкспортом в Россию — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-26David O'Sullivan stated that the EU must coordinate with G7 before implementing a full ban on maritime oil exports from Russia.
В ЕС назвали условие для запрета морских перевозок российской нефти — РБКRussia· 2026-02-26
David O’Sullivan, former secretary general of the European Commission, has been trying to deal with circumvention of sanctions.
Taoiseach pledges to ‘pursue’ issue of Irish components ending up in Russian drones – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-19
David O’Sullivan is the chief EU envoy for sanctions who warned about the systematic circumvention of sanctions.
Cum reușește Rusia să exploateze tehnologia europeană pentru a lovi Ucraina. Experții avertizează asupra implicațiilor strategice
Romania· 2026-02-19
EU representative on sanctions David O'Sullivan stated that Russia's economy, based on war, may be approaching a point where it becomes 'unsustainable'.
Україна запровадила санкції проти 91 танкера тіньового флоту Росії
Ukraine· 2026-02-13
David O'Sullivan's positive assessments testify to the good practice established between Georgia and the EU regarding restrictive measures.
საგარეო უწყების თანახმად, ჰერჩინსკისთან შეხვედრაზე ქართულმა მხარემ იმედი გამოთქვა, რომ ევროკავშირის ინსტიტუტები შეზღუდვების დაწესებით, ზიანს არ მიაყენებენ სტრატეგიულ კორიდორსა და “შუა დერეფნის” ინიციატივას
Georgia· 2026-02-13
David O’Sullivan, a veteran Irish official, said sanctions were 'not a silver bullet' but insisted they were having an effect.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv and Moscow hold major prisoner exchange | Russia
United Kingdom· 2026-02-06
David O'Sullivan, a veteran Irish official, said sanctions were 'not a silver bullet' and would always face circumvention.
Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy | RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-05
David O'Sullivan is the EU envoy for sanctions who was informed about the plans to return frozen Russian assets during his visit to Washington.
Politico узнало о планах США вернуть России ее активы после сделки о мире — РБКRussia· 2025-12-02
David O'Sullivan emphasized the importance of companies verifying that their ships are not used to circumvent sanctions.
„Follow the Money“ tyrimas: Europos laivų savininkai plukdo Rusijos šešėlinį laivyną ir milijardus pinigų
Lithuania· 2025-11-14
David O'Sullivan was jailed for nine years for the rape of two young girls he met on Snapchat.
Man (22) jailed for nine years for rape of two girls he met on Snapchat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
David O'Sullivan is the EU's special representative on sanctions and thanks the Georgian government for their commitment.
შალვა პაპუაშვილი - ბრიუსელის „ერთი მე“ აქებს საქართველოს ხელისუფლებას სანქციების დაცვის მხრივ, „მეორე მე“ აფინანსებს დეზინფორმაციას, ეს აჩვენებს ბიპოლარულ აშლილობას ბრიუსელშიGeorgia· 2025-10-30
David O'Sullivan, the EU sanctions envoy, expressed that he was not surprised by the revelations about the scheme.
Rússia usou empresas de fachada para comprar do Ocidente tecnologia de proteção de submarinos nucleares, diz investigação
Brazil· 2025-10-24
David O’Sullivan will meet with John Hurley, a senior official at the Treasury Department.
Rusia afirmă că este „imună” la noile sancțiuni ale SUA asupra companiilor petroliere rusești Rosneft și Lukoil – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-23
Europe’s top sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan, was among those in Washington.
Trump on Russia’s incursion into NATO: ‘Here we go!’
United States· 2025-09-10
EU officials, led by the bloc’s sanctions chief, David O’Sullivan, participated in the discussions in Washington.
Trump reportedly asks EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China | RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-10
David O'Sullivan is the EU's special envoy for sanctions issues leading the European delegation.
Εξαντλούνται τα αποθέματα της ουκρανικής αεράμυνας
Greece· 2025-09-10
David O’Sullivan led the discussions in Washington regarding tariffs.
'100% tariff': US official says Trump proposed higher duties on Russian oil buyers India, China in EU talks - Report
India· 2025-09-10
David O’Sullivan led a delegation to Washington to discuss immobilised Russian government money.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone alert in Poland before Belarus border closure | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-10
David O'Sullivan is the EU envoy on sanctions, leading a delegation in Washington.
JAV pasirengusios imtis griežtų veiksmų prieš Rusiją dėl jos karo Ukrainoje, sako iždo sekretoriusLithuania· 2025-09-09
O’Sullivan was meeting US officials to discuss actions against Russia.
Trump says he is ready to impose new sanctions on Russia. What might happen now? | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
O'Sullivan is holding talks in Washington about improving coordination on sanctions against Russia.
الكرملين: العقوبات لن تجبر روسيا على تغيير مسارها
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-09
David O’Sullivan, the EU sanctions envoy, is meeting US counterparts on Monday.
EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08
David O’Sullivan is the EU envoy for sanctions currently in Washington to discuss new sanctions against Russia.
„Dacă europenii ar trage linie și ar spune…” – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-09-08
David O'Sullivan is leading a group of European officials visiting the U.S. Treasury to discuss economic pressure on Russia.
США назвали ЕС условие ужесточения американских санкций против Москвы — РБКRussia· 2025-09-08
David O'Sullivan, the EU sanctions representative, is leading a group of European officials to discuss various forms of economic pressure on Russia.
Трамп ответил на вопрос о готовности ко второй фазе санкций против России — РБКRussia· 2025-09-07
EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan stated that Europe must maintain pressure through sanctions against Russia.
Rusia pune presiune pe trupele ucrainene pe două fronturi. Comandant: „Sunt foarte aproape de a obține ceea ce doresc”Romania· 2025-07-03
David O’Sullivan is the EU’s sanctions envoy, described as one of Ireland’s most respected statesmen.
A thorough study of the use and abuse of sanctions on Russia, and what could happen next – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
David O'Sullivan emphasized the significant impact of sanctions on the Russian economy.
O‘zbekistondan Rossiyaga sanksiya ostidagi tovarlarni yetkazib berishni to‘xtatishga erishildi — Yevropa Ittifoqi – Gazeta.uz
Uzbekistan· 2025-05-29
David O'Sullivan proposed to explore the possibility of imposing sanctions on ports in Turkey, India, and Malaysia.
ЕС заподозрил Китай в обходе 80 процентов санкционных ограничений против России
Belarus· 2025-05-28