EU ambassadors approve new sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, energy
EU ambassadors approved a new sanctions package against Russia on May 14, targeting its banking sector, central bank, energy industry, and shadow fleet, Radio Liberty journalist Rikard Jozwiak reported.
The sanctions also address Russia’s human rights violations, global hybrid interference, and chemical weapons proliferation.
The measures are expected to be formally adopted at the EU Council of Foreign Affairs meeting on May 20, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in discussions with European counterparts, highlighted the focus on Russia’s banking sector, central bank, and energy industry.
The package is also believed to target Russia’s shadow fleet, used to evade oil sanctions.
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