Putin saw Europe's "weakness" again. A package of fresh sanctions must hurt those in the Kremlin

Vladimir Putin again saw Europe's alleged weakness. On Wednesday evening, associate States reached unanimity on the imposition of a 19th package of sanctions on Russia. Here are the details.


According to Reuters, "EU countries have approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia in connection with the war in Ukraine". It mentions the ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027. In addition, the package besides includes the ban on transactions and sanctions for subsequent ships from the alleged Russian shadow fleet utilized to circumvent bans.

Another package of sanctions on Russia

"We are very pleased to inform you that we have just received a notification from the another associate State that it may retreat reservations about the 19th package of sanctions", the Communication states. This country was Slovakia.

Prior to that, Prime Minister Robert Fico negotiated provisions on energy and the automotive industry, but his requests were added in fresh clauses. "The written approval procedure by the States has so been launched. If no objection is received, the package will be adopted on Thursday at 8:00 p.m." – added.

As mentioned, the agreement was reached respective hours before the start of the summit of EU leaders in Brussels. The fresh package introduces travel restrictions for Russian diplomats. Each of them will gotta study their intention to enter the country in advance. The associate State afraid will then decide whether to let entry.

Moreover, the fresh package is to fill the financial gaps that Russia has utilized to circumvent sanctions. We're talking about blocking transactions in cryptocurrency. Further banks in Russia and 3rd countries will be targeted.