EU will not include a complete ban on Russian LNG in a new package of sanctions – Politico

The EU will not try to completely prohibit the purchase of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its last package of sanctions, with reference to two EU diplomats reports Politico, writes UNN.

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The European Commission is going to officially submit its 16th package of sanctions against Russia in EU capitals on Wednesday, according to two diplomats.

The proposal will not include a complete ban on the import of LNG, as required by EU Hawks. Instead, it will only stop the supply of Russian LNG to the EU terminals that are not connected to the EU gas system – a restriction that will not affect most of the LNG imports.

In addition to LNG, a package of sanctions will offer penalties for outdated oil exporting tankers operating in the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia, diplomats have been added. The EU will be targeted at 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.

In addition, the new proposal will help to restrict aluminum exports from the Russian Federation, according to three diplomats.

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The package will also be aimed at playing equipment, like Microsoft XBOX, which, according to the EU, Russia uses to control drones.

Last month, 10 EU countries, including Finland, Poland and the Baltic countries, called on the European Commission to “ban Russian gas and LNG as soon as possible.”

“It’s a pity,” said Lithuanian Energy Minister Zhymantas Vajuasnas. “We are disappointed to some extent.”

But Vaychynas insists that the country has hopes for the future “road card” of the EU to stop all Russian energy ties.

“We do not lose faith in what [заборона на СПГ] It will be agreed in the near future, “Vaychunassus said.