Discussion underway in EU regarding potential punitive measures against individuals implicated in chemical weapon deployments within Ukraine
HEADS UP, BUDDY! EU'S 17th SANCTIONS PACKAGE AGAINST RUSSIA GETTING CONSIDERED - HERE'S THE DEAL
The EU's discussion on the 17th round of sanctions against Russia is heating up, folks! This new package aims to put a stop to Moscow's military shenanigans and its so-called "shadow fleet."
According to reports from the European Commission, the proposed sanctions list includes approximately 15 legal and physical entities associated with hybrid threats from Russia, along with individuals suspected of employing chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Now, here's where it gets a bit juicy. These alleged offenders are believed to have violated an international agreement, the Chemical Weapons Convention, by deploying riot-control agents like tear gas in warfare, which is strictly prohibited. However, the EU isn't spilling the beans just yet when it comes to names.
Don't worry, though, this isn't a one-off affair. The EU is also mulling over a third set of measures, which would tack on another 25 legal and physical entities implicated in human rights violations to the sanctions list.
The EU might even add the Russian oil company, Surgutneftegas, to the list, which caught the attention of the US sanctions back in January for its role in Russia's energy trade.
In case you're wondering, this sanctions package was supposedly set to be ready for the Council of the EU's Foreign Affairs meeting scheduled in May 2025. But, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, the EU wants to work in sync with the US on this one.
So, keep your eyes peeled, 'cause things are about to get interesting between the EU, Russia, and Ukraine! 🔥🌍💥
- The proposed EU sanctions list includes about 15 entities associated with hybrid threats from Russia, including physical individuals suspected of employing chemical weapons in Ukraine.
- The entities on the proposed sanctions list are suspected of violating the Chemical Weapons Convention by using riot-control agents like tear gas in warfare.
- The EU is considering a third set of measures that would add another 25 entities to the list, implicated in human rights violations.
- The Russian oil company, Surgutneftegas, may also be added to the EU sanctions list, following US sanctions in January for its role in Russia's energy trade.
- The EU is planning to have this sanctions package ready for the Council of the EU's Foreign Affairs meeting scheduled in May 2025, and is considering collaboration with the US on this policy.
