The European Union is considering a ban on imports of copper and certain platinum-group metals from Russia as part of a package of new sanctions aimed at Moscow for its military invasion of Ukraine, according to reports dated 02.02.2026. 

The measures under discussion target key metal exports alongside other restrictions; officials say the move would be intended to further pressure Russia economically in response to the conflict. 

Copper and platinum-group metals are important industrial inputs for electronics, automotive and other sectors, and any formal decision could affect trade flows and supply chains tied to those commodities. #EU #Russia #copper #platinum #FiatNews