Europe Nations Faced with 16th Round of Sanctions against Russia from Brussels
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Brussels, Jan 29 - The European Commission drafted a new set of sanctions against Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine, with the hope to have them ready by the end of February. The proposed measures, as revealed by EU's Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas, aim to put a squeeze on Russia's war-making capabilities by adopting creative approaches.
Kallas highlighted potential additions such as restricting video game consoles, owing to their alleged role in drone operations, and targeting chemical products crucial to the Russian military industry. Although Liquefied Natural Gas isn't explicitly mentioned, it's being considered as the EU mulls over the best course of action.
These new sanctions, an expansion upon the previous ones, are designed to tighten the noose around Russia's economy, crippling its ability to wage war further. The package is a response to the persistent conflict in Ukraine and marks the 16th wave of economic sanctions leveled against Russia.
Last week, EU's Foreign Ministers unanimously agreed to extend existing sanctions against Russia to overcome Hungary's reservations, ensuring the continuation of restrictive measures that were due to expire on January 31. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation evolves. #Brussels #EuropeanUnion #KajaKallas #Russia #Ukraine #Sanctions #War #Hungary #ChemicalProducts #LNG #EFE
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- The 16th package of EU sanctions against Russia aims to restrict more sectors, focusing on key areas like energy, military support, trade, transport, and financial services.
- The new sanctions will impose export restrictions on companies supporting Russia's military-industrial complex or engaged in sanctions circumvention.
- Port access restrictions have been imposed on certain Russian ports, with exceptions for humanitarian purposes and specific transactions involving natural gas, metals, oil, pharmaceuticals, and civil nuclear capabilities.
- The proposed sanctions do not target all energy exports comprehensively, particularly when it comes to natural gas, in an effort to minimize potential economic impacts on European member states.
- On Tuesday, the European Commission is planning to finalize a new policy regarding war-and-conflicts, particularly focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine, which includes potentially restricting exports of video game consoles and chemical products crucial to Russia's military industry.
- In the latest policy-and-legislation move, EU's Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas is seeking to expand sanctions against Russia, targeting sectors such as energy, military support, trade, transport, and financial services.
- Coreper, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU member states, will deliberate on the new sanctions policy this week, as initially revealed by EU’s official news agency EFE.
- politics News: These new sanctions, which mark the 16th wave of economic sanctions against Russia, aim to tighten the noose around Russia's economy and cripple its ability to wage war further, given the persistent conflict in Ukraine.
- General news: Despite Hungary's initial reservations, EU's Foreign Ministers recently agreed to extend existing sanctions against Russia, ensuring the continuation of restrictive measures that were due to expire on January 31.
