It includes, in particular, the coal embargo, a ban on the export of high-tech goods and new personal sanctions.
On the second day, the European Union approved the previously announced < strong> fifth package of sanctions against Russia . This was reported by European Truth with reference to the French presidency of the Council of the EU.
As stated earlier, the new sanctions are aimed at Russia's trade, transport and energy.
In particular, the EU has decided to block the assets of a number of Russian banks, impose an arms embargo on Russia and ban the export of a number of goods worth 10 billion euros, including high-tech.
EU countries have agreed on a coal embargo, but still unknown when it takes effect. Earlier, it was reported that the EU will postpone a full embargo on Russian coal until mid-August due to German pressure.
An embargo on imports of a number of other goods and raw materials worth 5.5 billion euros has also been approved. The list, in particular, includes wood from Russia.
Russian ships will also be banned from entering European Union ports and road operators from using EU highways. technology sector.
All decisions will take effect after publication in the Official Journal of the EU on April 8.
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