— I am grateful that many of Ukraine's proposals have been taken into account in the EU sanctions package. We are now besides expecting strong sanctions from the United States. Europe is doing its job said Zelenski.
European Commission Head Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that in the proposal 19th package of sanctions on Russia Russian LNG imports to European markets were banned and Rosnieft and Gazprom Nieft were banned from trading. The sharpening is besides expected to affect companies in 3rd countries, including China.
The head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas in a post on platform X clarified that The withdrawal of Russian liquefied natural gas is due to take place by 1 January 2027.
What does the 19th package of sanctions contain?
In addition, under the 19th Package The Union will intensify measures to reduce Russia's oil revenue. The EU only allows Russian oil to be traded within a peculiar limit.
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The EC besides proposed sanctions for 118 additional ships from the Russian alleged shadow fleet — it transports Russian oil, which is then sold at a higher price than imposed by global restrictions. In total, more than 560 units are to be sanctioned by the European Union.
As von der Leyen explained, The financial gaps that Russia uses to circumvent sanctions are to be filled. Blocking of transactions in cryptocurrency is to be imposed, and further banks in Russia and 3rd countries will be subject to restrictions.
The 19th package besides provides for the addition of the Russian credit card strategy and fast payment strategy to the sanction list.
The adoption of sanctions requires the unanimous approval of all 27 associate States. Hungary opposed the departure from Russian fossil fuels and Slovakia.
