The European Commission today, September 19, approved for further consideration by the European Council the 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Lyeen in a message published on the website of the European Commission, spoke about the main elements of this package.
She emphasized that last month Russia “demonstrated the entire degree of ignoring diplomacy and international law”:
- She made some of the largest rats and drones in Ukraine, hitting both government buildings and civil buildings, including impressions of the EU representative office in Kyiv;
- Threats for the EU are also growing – over the past two weeks, Russian “chewers” defeated the airspace of the European Union both in Poland and Romania.
This is not the action of the one who wants peace, President Putin exacerbates the situation again and again. In response, Europe increases pressure. That is why today I represent our 19th package of sanctions, added von der Lien.
According to her, new sanctions will cover several areas. In particular, import into the EU European liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be prohibited in the field of energy.
The military economy of Russia is supported by revenues from fossil fuel. We want to reduce this income. Thus, we prohibit the import of Russian LNG into European markets, ”said the leader of the European Commission.
It’s time to close the crane. We are ready for this. We saved the energy more than when, diversified materials and invested in low -carbon energy sources. Today, these efforts pay off, ”she added.
Sanctions will also be imposed on another 118 SO ships of the “shadow fleet”. In total, more than 560 vessels are currently in EU sanctions.
In addition, large energy companies, Rosneft and Gazpromneft, will now be completely banned with transactions, and other companies will also fall in love with freezing assets.
Now we are pursuing those who feed the Russian war, buying oil in violation of sanctions. We are aimed at oil refineries, oil plants, oil chemical companies in third countries, including China. For three years, Russian oil revenues in Europe fell by 90%. Now we will transfer this page forever, ”added Bon Der Lyen.
Sanctions will also affect the financial sector – the EU will ban operations for additional banks in Russia and third countries.
We aggravate by the suppression of the bypass. Since evasion tactics are becoming more and more complicated, our sanctions are adapted to stay ahead. Consequently, for the first time, our restrictive measures will reach cryptopolate and prohibit cryptocurrency operation, ”the EU head said.
New direct export restrictions for objects and technologies used on the battlefield will also be introduced. In particular, it is 45 companies in Russia and third countries that provide direct or indirect support to the Russian military-industrial complex.
During the war in the innovative war, the termination of Russia to key technologies is crucial. First of all, when it comes to drones, ”said von der Lien.
She emphasized that sanctions seriously affect the Russian economy:
- The interest rate and inflation remain invariably high, Russian access to financing is constantly decreasing;
- The overheated military economy of Russia is on the verge of its ability;
- Among the first Russian requests in negotiations is the weakening of sanctions.
We know that our sanctions are an effective tool for economic pressure. And we will continue to use them until Russia comes at the negotiating table with Ukraine for the sake of a fair and long world, ”added von der Lien.
Source: Racurs
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