None of the EU countries have serious objections to tougher sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, Politico writes, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the interlocutors of the publication, even countries that “benefit from undeclared imports of Russian oil” do not interfere with this. It does not specify which states are involved. On the eve of the EU countries discussed the technical aspects of the 11th package of sanctions against Moscow.
“Of course, this package is different from the others in that it focuses on the bypass and it will have a different impact, so we are taking the time to consider all the proposals,” an EU diplomat from a country that has faced pressure over energy ties told the publication. with Russia.
A draft of a new package of restrictions proposed by the EC bans ships smuggling Russian oil from entering EU ports.
Recall that Brussels is currently developing another package of sanctions against Moscow. The European Commission explained that restrictive measures will be aimed at eliminating loopholes to circumvent sanctions.
Source: Rosbalt
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