The EU has made a decision on anti -Russian sanations

The block is convinced that restrictions on Russia under the current conditions should be preserved and, if necessary, strengthen.

The European Union Council has continued restrictive measures against Russia, which was introduced in connection with aggression against Ukraine, for another 6 months, until January 31, 2026, reports the website of the European Council.

Officials remind that sanctions against the Russian Federation were first imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded since February 2022.

“Currently, sanctions include restrictions on trade, finances, energy, double -use technologies and goods, industry, transport and luxury goods,” the statement said.

It is emphasized that sanctions also provide for: a ban on the import or transportation of raw oil and certain petroleum products from Russia to the European Union, the disconnection of several Russian banks from the SWIFT system.

“In addition, specific measures allow the EU to counteract the bypass of sanctions,” – added to the European Council, without specifying what is being said.

Officials are convinced that sanctions against Moscow should be preserved, “while the illegal actions of the Russian Federation will“ violate the rules of international law. ”They add that new restrictions should be imposed as needed.

The European Commission proposes to impose new restrictions on the energy and financial sector of the Russian Federation under the new sanction package. In case of support of the proposal by EU Member States, the “ceiling of prices” for Russian oil will be reduced from $ 60 to $ 45 per barrel.

At the same time, Slovakia and Hungary block the approval of new restrictions. Bratislava demands “guarantees” and support to soften the effects of disconnection from Russian energy sources.

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