The EU has also announced that it is working on additional sanctions.
The European Union has announced the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia. This is reported by the European Commission.
“Russia is waging a brutal, ruthless war, including against the civilian population of Ukraine. At this critical point, we need to withstand maximum pressure. today we are proposing the 5th package of sanctions, “Von Layen said.
According to her, the fifth package will be directed against the spheres of trade, transport, energy.
Sanctions include :
- A ban on imports of coal from Russia worth 4 billion euros a year, which reduces another important source of income for Russia.
- Prohibition of Russian or Russian cargo ships from access to EU ports, as well as a ban on Russian and Belarusian trucking operators from accessing EU highways.
- New import bans worth 5.5 billion euros.
- Targeted measures, such as banning Russian companies from participating in public procurement in the EU and excluding any financial support from the EU or individual EU countries, to Russian government agencies.
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The EU has also announced that it is working on additional sanctions.
” We are also working on additional sanctions, including on imports We are considering some Member States' ideas, such as taxes or certain payment channels, such as a deposit account, “Von Layen said. that 40 countries have already imposed sanctions on Russia.
“Today, more than 40 countries apply such sanctions. It is very important for the whole world to take a clear position. position against the war of Putin's choice. Against the massacre of civilians. Against the violation of fundamental principles of world order. Glory to Ukraine! “, – added von Laye н.
