The European Union adopted the 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which included 106 individuals and 88 legal entities.
This is stated in press release Council of the EU.
The individuals and legal entities included in the list are related, in particular, to the military and defense sectors. These companies and people are involved in the supply of weapons from the DPRK to the Russian Federation, the deportation and harboring of Ukrainian children.
In general, EU restrictive measures on actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine are now apply to more than 2,000 individuals and legal entities.
These individuals are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing funds to them. Individuals are also subject to a travel ban, which prevents them from entering or transiting through the EU.
EU Council added 27 new subjects to the list of those who directly support the Russian military-industrial complex. They are subject to tighter export restrictions on dual-use goods and technologies and those that contribute to the technological advancement of the Russian defense and security sector.
“Some of these companies and organizations are based in third countries – India, Sri Lanka, China, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Turkey. They helped Russia circumvent sanctions, produce and develop electronic components for weapons,” the press release says.
In addition, the EU has introduced additional restrictions on the export of electrical transformers, components for the development and production of drones.
The EU Council also added the UK to the list of partner countries that impose sanctions on the import of iron and steel from Russia.
Let us remind you:
On February 21, EU permanent representatives agreed to the 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which was supposed to be finalized before the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
2024-02-23 10:00:20
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