EU slaps more sanctions on Russia ahead of Ukraine war’s third year
EU envoys have approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, scheduled to take effect next week, coinciding with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This marks the 16th package of measures imposed by the EU, including travel bans, asset freezes, and trade restrictions, targeting over 2,300 officials and entities since the conflict began.
The latest sanctions aim to crack down on Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships, which are allegedly used to circumvent restrictions on the transport of oil, gas, and stolen Ukrainian grain. Approximately 70 vessels suspected of being part of this fleet will be added to the existing list of sanctioned ships. The formal endorsement by EU foreign ministers is expected on Monday, after which the sanctions will officially enter into force, despite Europe being sidelined from US-led peace talks.
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EU envoys have approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, scheduled to take effect next week, coinciding with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This marks the 16th package of measures imposed by the EU, including travel bans, asset freezes, and trade restrictions, targeting over 2,300 officials and entities since the conflict began.
The latest sanctions aim to crack down on Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships, which are allegedly used to circumvent restrictions on the transport of oil, gas, and stolen Ukrainian grain. Approximately 70 vessels suspected of being part of this fleet will be added to the existing list of sanctioned ships. The formal endorsement by EU foreign ministers is expected on Monday, after which the sanctions will officially enter into force, despite Europe being sidelined from US-led peace talks.
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