The European Union plans to change restrictions against the Russian Federation so as not to impede the export of Russian food.
The European Commission plans to fix current restrictions against Russia in the seventh package of sanctions. This is necessary so as not to impede food exports, the Reuters news agency reported citing its sources on Friday, July 15.
In particular, one of the sources called the new package of sanctions “the sixth and a half” because of its small size compared to the previous ones that hit Russia’s oil and coal.
The new restrictions are aimed at importing Russia’s gold through third countries, but details about it have not yet been revealed.
Brussels will also tighten existing restrictions. In particular, it is planned to impose new sanctions on the import of goods that can be used for military purposes, such as chemicals and equipment.
Sources say the seventh package will include new individuals and entities close to the Kremlin.
The European Commission will also make some changes to current restrictions to ensure they do not impact Russia’s food and grain exports. Thus, Russian ships can call EU ports if they are carrying food or medicine products.
EU ambassadors will discuss a new package of sanctions as early as next week so that it can finally be approved, the news agency notes.
Recall that the European media said that the seventh package of anti-Russian sanctions could be approved within a week.
Earlier it was reported that the seventh package of European Union sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine is expected by the end of the summer.
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