Important nuances should be taken into account, without which harsh sanctions will turn into a bluff.
European Union countries close all their ports for ships under the flag of the Russian Federation – the fifth package of sanctions will come into force on March 18, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Mustafa Nayem .
“The EU has closed all its ports for Russian merchant ships and operators. The ban also applies to ships that have changed their Russian registration after February 24, 2022, “he wrote in the Telegram. Mayday. At the same time, Russian-flagged units are all registered in Belize or Panama, including Russians. In addition, they trade little in Europe.
Therefore, for sanctions to take effect, a ban on ships entering Russian ports or a ban on all Russian ships entering the world is required. Otherwise, all strict restrictions are a bluff.
