The EU agreed on the ban on the import of PlayStation and Xbox consoles into Russia

The ambassadors of 27 countries of the European Union (EU) approved the 16th package of sanctions, adding a ban on the import of game consoles into Russia. Reuters became known about this.

According to one of the diplomats with whom the agency’s journalists talked, the decision was agreed to ban the import of game consoles into Russia. Also, it will not be possible to import game gamepads and “aircraft systems” into the country, as European officials believe that with their help, Russian military manage drones.

The PlayStation and Xbox gaming console and Xbox gaming consoles ban on the future at the end of January. Then the import of prefixes proposed to limit the Supreme Commissioner of the European Union (EU) on foreign affairs of Kai Callas. “Even the console for the video game, because, apparently, it is from them that they control the drones,” Ms. Callas noted then. PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and some other prefixes stopped officially selling in Russia in the spring of 2022.

Also in the 16th package of sanctions against Russia will be a ban on the import of aluminum, export of chromium and some chemicals, restrictions on transactions with Russian ports and airports. It is expected that new prohibitions will be officially adopted by the EU on February 24.

Earlier, the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Alexei Chep, condemned the decision of the EU countries to coordinate the 16th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. “The EU is making desperate attempts to protect himself and his policy,” Chepa remarked.