It has been revealed what the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia contains
On April 23, European Union member states approved the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which imposes restrictions on 46 vessels of the “shadow fleet” and 60 entities supporting the Russian military-industrial complex. The new measures include stricter export restrictions on dual-use goods and sanctions against 20 credit and financial institutions.
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According to a source within EU structures, coordination of measures regarding oil exports is taking place jointly with G7 countries. The package aims to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its military efforts through the energy and financial sectors. An official decision to block maritime oil shipments is being prepared as the next stage of sanctions pressure. Thus, the European Union continues to strengthen control over the circumvention of existing restrictions and the activities of Russian logistics networks. Currently, attention is focused on the effective implementation of the adopted regulations by all member states of the bloc. The ultimate goal remains to deprive the aggressor of access to critical technologies and foreign currency revenues.
The European Union unanimously approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and introduced the 20th package of sanctions against Russia due to its armed aggression. Disbursement of the loan will begin shortly to meet the Ukrainian state’s most urgent budgetary needs.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the start of work on the next package of EU sanctions against Russia immediately after the approval of the 20th sanctions list. The Estonian side insists on completely cutting off the sources of funding for the aggression by imposing a ban on maritime oil transport services.
