Ukraine Russia Online: EU diplomats have agreed on 17.
Diplomats representing the 27 EU Member States in Brussels agreed on 17. Package of sanctions against Russia.
They concern mainly the so -called. Russian shadow fleet of tankers, which Moscow allegedly uses to circumvent sanctions for oil export. The heads of EU diplomacy are to be officially approved on Tuesday, May 20. Referring to the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, AFP informs.
The latest package targets approximately 200 oil tankers that Russia is allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. Foreign companies for the supply of goods of the Russian army will also affect. Dozens of other Russian officials will be added to the penalty list, who will be forbidden to stay in the EU countries and freeze their assets.
The package also introduces sanctions against people from Russia responsible for cyber attacks, human rights violations and sabotage in Europe. According to AFP sources, 17 ambulances are relatively limited compared to the previous, as the EU is more difficult to agree on new goals. It was prepared before the last ultimatum of European leaders in connection with peace efforts in Ukraine under the leadership of the US.
Moscow European leaders have threatened « massive sanctions » over the weekend if it does not bring a 30-day ceasefire supported by Ukraine, Europe and the United States. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Moscow on Tuesday that he would face further sanctions if this week does not « real progress » to make peace in Ukraine.
Putin suggested that the direct and unconditional negotiations of Moscow with Kiev be held on 15 May in Istanbul. Zelenskyj said he would participate in them in person. Trump was also considered to participate in the negotiations, but finally stated that they would be attended by American diplomacy chief Marco Rubio. (TASR)
