UK and EU hit Russian energy sector

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The UK and the European Union at the same time hit the Russian energy sector with fresh sanctions. abroad Minister David Lammy announced joint actions to cut off Russian war backing in Ukraine. The EU has adopted the 18th regulation Package, which, according to head of EU diplomacy, Kai Kallas is 1 of the strictest since the beginning of the conflict.

The head of British diplomacy David Lammy stressed in a message that he and the EU are hitting the heart of the Russian energy sector. The minister announced the continuation of continued force on Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.

The aim of the action is to choke Russia's strategical oil manufacture and cut off the backing of its illegal war in Ukraine. Joint sanctions are intended to increase the effectiveness of global restrictions.

EU adopts 18th package of sanctions

Ministers for European EU countries adopted the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia on Friday in Brussels for its invasion of Ukraine. The fresh restrictions include another 105 ships from the Russian alleged shadow fleet and their shipowners.

The package besides envisages limiting Russian banks' access to finance. According to the head of EU diplomacy, Kai Kallas has been 1 of the harshest packages of sanctions since the start of the war.

British sanctions against spies

On the same day, British authorities imposed fresh sanctions on over 20 Russian spies, hackers and intelligence units. These individuals and entities are accused of cyber operations threatening the stableness of Europe.

The coordinated actions of the United Kingdom and the EU show Western determination to counter Russian aggression. The fresh restrictions are intended to further weaken Moscow's financial capacity.

From London Marta Zabłocka (PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.

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