The ambassadors of the EU countries held talks on June 7 on the draft of a new package of sanctions against Russia. Agreements could not be reached, Politico reports, citing sources.
The next time the permanent representatives will meet to discuss a package of anti-Russian restrictions on June 14.
Recall, earlier it was reported that the EU prepared the 11th package of sanctions against Russia. It is dedicated to the fight against the circumvention of sanctions, as well as restrictive measures against countries that help Russia in this.
The media noted that some issues still remain open, and the permanent representatives will have to reach agreements on them. At the same time, the EU has already softened the initial initiatives of the European Commission. It was noted that Hungary and Greece allegedly intend to block the adoption of a new package of sanctions until Ukraine excludes some companies from these countries from the list of “conflict sponsors”.
However, as The Sanctions Law Telegram channel reported, on June 7 a new criterion came into force, according to which restrictions can be imposed against any businessmen and organizations operating in the most profitable sectors of the Russian economy, as well as against family members of leading Russian businessmen. A corresponding amendment is made to sub. “g” paragraph 1 of Art. 3 of the EU Council Regulation on restrictive measures against actions that undermine or endanger the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. This paragraph prescribes the circle of persons and organizations that may be subject to sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The Council of the EU, explaining the need for such an innovation, indicated that between the Russian government and its leading businessmen there is a “connection through mutual benefit and support.” Therefore, the criteria for inclusion in the sanctions list should include “leading entrepreneurs working in any sector of the Russian economy.”
The last, 10th package of EU sanctions was imposed against Russia on February 25. It expanded export-import and personal restrictions, as well as introduced new bans on the work of Russian media.
Source: Rosbalt
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