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“We will raise this issue (regarding the package of sanctions against Russia – ELTA). Frankly, this is not a very popular question, because we are talking about products that are unacceptable to some countries, such as aluminum, liquefied gas, and some countries are categorically against this,” G. Nausėda told reporters in Brussels on Wednesday evening.
“But if we get bogged down in the deliberations at all and there is no package of 14 sanctions, it will be a big disappointment for all of us, especially for those of us who advocate that we not only have to impose sanctions, but also fight their circumvention, which, unfortunately, is also a big problem.” he noted.
ELTA reminds that the last time European Union (EU) countries approved new sanctions against Russia at the end of February. Punitive measures have been applied to 106 individuals and 88 entities responsible for actions that harm or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Among them, for example, are individuals involved in North Korea‘s arms supply to Russia, as well as North Korea’s defense minister.
Sanctions mean that the assets of the sanctioned persons are frozen, business transactions cannot be carried out with them, and they are prohibited from entering the EU.
In addition, sanctions have been imposed on a number of companies that contribute to Russia’s military and technological strengthening or the development of its defense and security sector. EU countries cannot sell them military goods and technologies. Some of these companies are headquartered in third countries such as India, China and Turkey. There are also further restrictions on the export of goods that Russia can use for the production of drones.
There were no new broad economic sanctions in the 13th package.
The previously adopted package of punitive measures included, among other things, a ban on the import of diamonds and diamond jewelery from Russia into the EU. There are long-standing bans on the import of crude oil, coal, steel, gold and luxury goods, as well as punitive measures against banks and financial institutions.
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