The sanctions, which must be formally approved in the EU, affect a series of 27 entities and individuals. “Putin is not on the sanctioned list. We wanted to give a gradual response,” Borrell said.
The foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) have unanimously agreed this Tuesday in Paris on a first package of sanctions against Russia, announced the head of French diplomacy, Jean-Yves LeDrian.
The sanctions, which must be formally approved in the EU, affect a series of 27 entities and individuals, including decision-makers, who have played an important role in attacking the sovereignty of Ukraineexplained the European High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Joseph Borrell.
In addition, Russia’s financial access “to our financial and capital markets” will be limited, especially to prevent it from being able to finance its debt on European markets, he added.
The sanctions “will harm Russia and will harm it a lot”, stressed the European official, who highlighted the “rapid response” of the European Union.
However, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, does not appear among the individuals who have been sanctioned. “Putin is not on the sanctioned list. We wanted to respond with the means we have, but above all, give a gradual response,” Borrell said.
Despite everything, Borrell has assured that the European bloc will continue diplomatic efforts to avoid “a new eruption of war in the heart of Europe. The risk of a large-scale conflict is real and we have to prevent it.”
Source: Eitb
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