EU Approves 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia, Targeting Third Countries Including Serbia
The European Union implements extensive sanctions aimed at Russian shipping fleets and companies assisting in evasion efforts.
The European Union has formally approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, which includes measures against numerous entities from third countries, notably Serbia.
This announcement was confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault, who noted that the EU will collaborate with the United States to impose stricter measures should Moscow reject a proposed ceasefire.
The new sanctions are comprehensive, targeting approximately 200 vessels identified as part of Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet', 30 companies allegedly involved in sanction evasion, and 75 individuals and entities connected to Russia's military-industrial complex and other strategic sectors.
Among the measures introduced are specific actions directed at countering Russian hybrid operations.
This includes establishing a legal framework to act against propaganda channels and vessels, as well as subjects involved in the sabotage of undersea cables, airports, or servers.
The sanctions package expands the scope of previous measures, reflecting an active approach to address threats and attempts by Russia to circumvent existing sanctions.
Furthermore, reports indicate that the latest round of sanctions will impact 149 tankers from the Russian 'shadow fleet' and encompass 60 companies.
These sanctions will also extend to firms in third countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Serbia, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan, which are suspected of assisting Russia in avoiding existing restrictions.
The European Union's decision signifies a continued commitment to responding to perceived threats from Russia and ensuring the enforcement of international sanctions.
This announcement was confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault, who noted that the EU will collaborate with the United States to impose stricter measures should Moscow reject a proposed ceasefire.
The new sanctions are comprehensive, targeting approximately 200 vessels identified as part of Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet', 30 companies allegedly involved in sanction evasion, and 75 individuals and entities connected to Russia's military-industrial complex and other strategic sectors.
Among the measures introduced are specific actions directed at countering Russian hybrid operations.
This includes establishing a legal framework to act against propaganda channels and vessels, as well as subjects involved in the sabotage of undersea cables, airports, or servers.
The sanctions package expands the scope of previous measures, reflecting an active approach to address threats and attempts by Russia to circumvent existing sanctions.
Furthermore, reports indicate that the latest round of sanctions will impact 149 tankers from the Russian 'shadow fleet' and encompass 60 companies.
These sanctions will also extend to firms in third countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Serbia, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan, which are suspected of assisting Russia in avoiding existing restrictions.
The European Union's decision signifies a continued commitment to responding to perceived threats from Russia and ensuring the enforcement of international sanctions.
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