Unveiled: Potential Components of Next Round of Economic Penalties Against Russia
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Get ready for the 17th round of EU sanctions against Russia, potentially landing on May 6th. That's the word on the street, according to insider intelligence from five nameless EU diplomats chatted up by Politico. These fresh restrictions aim to clamp down on both individuals and corporations, with a special focus on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers.
Currently, 153 of these tankers are already under EU sanctions, but they're planning to add more to the "blacklist." Unfortunately, it seems we won't see new goods on the list of restrictions; European capitals are standing firm against the move, according to another report by Reuters.
Reuters, in a separate scoop, hints that the new sanctions won't bring any major changes. But they will impose stricter export limitations, including sales of technologies that could potentially boost Russian military might. On top of that, more tankers will be restricted, as confirmed by Prime.
Before this, whispers were circulating that the EU would approve the 17th package of sanctions against Russia in May. Josep Borrell, Europe's top diplomat, even announced the intended sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet."
All this news comes amid Hungary's threats to veto any new sanctions. Reuters suggests the EU is determined to show unity in their anti-Russia stance despite these obstacles.
Stay tuned for updates as details of the final list of sanctioned entities are expected soon!
Brussels, Natalia Petrova
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[1] The 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets Russia’s "shadow fleet" of oil tankers used to circumvent oil price caps. [2] The package includes additional vessels involved in transporting Russian oil beyond the G7 price cap. [3] The EU’s efforts are in line with US efforts, including proposed 500% tariffs on Russian energy imports and bipartisan legislation (S. 1241/H.R. 2548) to pressure Moscow into ceasefire negotiations. [4] The package adds individuals and companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex or circumventing existing sanctions. [5] The package follows the 16th round of sanctions (February 2025).
- The upcoming 17th round of EU sanctions against Russia, scheduled for May 6th, targets Russia’s "shadow fleet" of oil tankers used to circumvent oil price caps, and includes additional vessels involved in transporting Russian oil beyond the G7 price cap.
- The EU’s sanctions package against Russia also adds individuals and companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex or circumventing existing sanctions.
- European politics and general news indicate that the new sanctions will impose stricter export limitations, including sales of technologies that could potentially boost Russian military might.
- Despite Hungary's threats to veto any new sanctions, insider intelligence suggests that the EU is determined to show unity in their anti-Russia stance.
