EU plans 20th sanctions package against Russia by invasion anniversary

EU plans to adopt 20th sanctions package against Russia by anniversary of invasion of Ukraine (photo: Getty Images)

Ambassadors of the European Union plan to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia by the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Welt reports. RBC-Ukraine informs.

According to the publication, the sanctions are intended to further punish Moscow for its aggressive war against Ukraine and to weaken the Russian economy further.

Travel restrictions and asset freezes within the European Union are planned for additional individuals and organizations, with particular attention to those responsible for the deportation and ideological re-education of children.

According to European diplomats, additional sanctions in the energy and banking sectors are also envisaged. In addition, plans are in place to close loopholes used to circumvent existing sanctions.

In Brussels, the possibility of banning imports of Russian uranium is under consideration, effectively imposing sanctions on Russia's Federal Atomic Energy Agency, Rosatom.

As the publication notes, such restrictions have long been demanded by numerous EU member states. However, resistance remains from countries such as France and Belgium.

According to diplomatic sources, these countries could purchase the uranium needed to operate their nuclear power plants from South Africa, Australia, or Canada, albeit at higher prices.

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