"Shadow Fleet" coordinating with the imposition of the 19th round of sanctions:
The European Union is taking decisive action to combat the 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions and continue putting pressure on Russia. In a speech delivered in the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola confirmed the EU's intention to fight against this illicit activity.
To strengthen its diplomatic presence in Ukraine, the EU plans to open a permanent European Parliament representation in Kyiv. This move is part of a broader policy aimed at rejecting Russian energy resources and increasing pressure on Moscow.
The EU Commission is expected to present the 19th package of sanctions against Russia soon. The package, which aims to target Russian banks and energy sectors, is anticipated to be approved in the near future. The exact date has not been specified, but it is anticipated imminently.
The decision to approve the 19th sanctions package against Russia was not made as a result of US President Donald Trump's suggestions. Trump had previously urged the EU to impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil from China and India, conditioning US sanctions on these actions.
However, media reports suggest that the 19th package of sanctions had unexpectedly 'disappeared' from the EU's agenda for September 17. It remains to be seen how this development will affect the timeline for the approval of the sanctions package.
In addition to the sanctions, the EU's policy includes completely rejecting Russian energy resources. Trump had also suggested that NATO countries should cease all purchases of Russian-origin oil and gas, and only then would the US impose energy sanctions against Russia.
Roberta Metsola's speech in the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada underscores the EU's commitment to combating the 'shadow fleet' and continuing to put pressure on Russia. The EU's actions demonstrate a clear determination to uphold international law and maintain peace and stability in the region.
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