The European Union is working on implementing the 19th sanctions package against the Russian Federation, but these restrictions will not include the energy sector. Energy resources remain the main source of funding for Russian aggression against Ukraine; however, Brussels is focusing on other areas of influence.
This is reported by Finway
Focus on combating the “shadow” fleet and intermediaries
In the new sanctions package, the EU plans to strengthen the fight against the so-called “shadow” fleet, as well as against companies that help Russia circumvent existing restrictions. This step aims to complicate the transportation of Russian oil and other goods that reach international markets while bypassing the sanctions control of the EU and its partners.
At the same time, the United States is considering the possibility of implementing secondary sanctions. These would target companies and countries that continue to cooperate with Russia despite existing restrictions. Experts are confident that such measures could significantly worsen the economic situation in the Russian Federation.
Additional measures and Ukraine’s response
European analysts are also discussing the potential introduction of new restrictions, such as limiting the freedom of movement of Russian diplomats within the Schengen Area. These steps are intended to increase pressure on the Russian Federation at the diplomatic level.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the Russian government’s order from August 22, which included the seaports of temporarily occupied Ukrainian cities Berdyansk and Mariupol in the list of Russian ports open to foreign vessels. It is emphasized that this is a flagrant violation of fundamental norms and principles of international law.
Ukraine has publicly expressed outrage at the actions of the Russian Federation, which is attempting to legitimize the occupation of the seaports of Berdyansk and Mariupol. The authorities are calling for the introduction of new sanctions against Russia, emphasizing the unacceptability of violating international law in temporarily occupied territories.