“The block views its own deadline set at the end of 2027 and accelerates the replacement of Russian blue fuel for one year”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
Thus, the block revises its own deadline, which was originally installed at the end of 2027, and accelerates the replacement of Russian blue fuel for one year. This was paid to this, in particular, the High EU representative of Kai Callas Foreign Affairs:
“Our goal is to accelerate the gradual rejection of Russian liquefied natural gas by January 1, 2027.”
According to the President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Lyen, it is time to “block the crane”.
“We are ready for it. We save energy, diversify supply and invest in low carbon energy sources, ”she said.
Transaction with large energy companies “Rosneft” and “Gazpromneft”, which exceptions were spread, prohibited.
“We pursue those who feed the war of Russia by buying oil in violation of sanctions. We are targeted at refineries, oil -taped plants, oil chemical companies in third countries, including China, ”von Der Lyen said.
The number of vessels from the so -called shadow fleet in black lists is proposed to increase by 118. In total, more than 560 such vessels are now under EU sanctions.
In order to close the financial loopholes used by Russia to bypass sanctions, transactions for more banks in Russia and third countries are being prepared. Cryptocurrency transactions will be prohibited for the first time.
“Since the tactics of evasion are becoming more sophisticated, our sanctions will be adapted to stay ahead. Therefore, for the first time, our restrictive measures will affect cryptocurrencies and prohibit transactions in cryptocurrencies. We include foreign banks related to Russian alternative payment systems. And we restrict operations with organizations in special economic zones, ”says the Chairman of the European Commission.
Proposals up to 19 packages also contain new restrictions on direct export of goods and technologies used on the battlefield. The sanctions will affect 45 Russian and foreign companies, which, according to the leader of the European Commission, directly or indirectly support the Russian MIC.
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“In the innovation war, Russia’s termination of access to key technologies is crucial. First of all, when it comes to drones, ”the Top officials emphasized.
Von Der Liaien added that, according to the economic analysis of the European Commission, sanctions “seriously” affect the Russian economy, evidence of why is a high interest rate 17%, inflation and request of the Russian authorities for weakening of restrictions:
“Russia’s overheated military economy comes to its boundaries. It is even more interesting that, when communicating directly with partners in contact with Russia, we hear that among the first Russian requests is a weakening of sanctions. We know that our sanctions are an effective tool for economic pressure, and we will continue to use them until Russia is sitting at the negotiation table with Ukraine for a fair and long peace. ”
From the moment a large -scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine in February 2022 Europe tried to free itself on dependence on the Russian Federation in the supply of energy. Earlier, the European Commission proposed a gradual legislation cessation of imports of Russian oil and gas to the EU until January 1, 2028.
