The EU has approved a sixth embargo against Russia. At the summit in Brussels, EU leaders reached an agreement on a key issue of the embargo on Russian oil. These restrictions apply to oil imported into the EU by tankers.
“Agreement on a ban on Russian oil exports to the European Union. It immediately covered two-thirds of Russia’s oil imports, cutting off huge financial resources for its war machine. The maximum pressure on Russia to end the war, European Council President Charles Michael wrote on Twitter.
Exceptions or interim period details have not yet been created – reports RMF FM correspondent Katarzyna Szymańska-Borginon.
It is known, however, that there is a unanimous approval to ban the import of Russian oil from tankers. This will severely affect the Russian economy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the EU leaders’ agreement.
“By the end of the year, it will reduce oil imports from Russia to the EU by 90 percent.” – Underlined on Twitter post.
The sixth set also offers Cutting off three major Russian banks, including Sberbank, from the SWIFT organization, imposing sanctions on war criminals and blacklisting Putin’s mistress and Russian church patriot – Cyril. – Says our Brussels correspondent.
That too Three Russian state broadcasters banned from broadcasting within the EU.
EU leaders reach agreement on ban on Russian oil cuts over speculation of disunity in the EU Charles Michael told a news conference in Brussels following the first day of the summit.
We want to stop the Russian war machine Stop funding Russian military capabilities through sanctions that put pressure on the Kremlin. That evening, the European Council approved a sixth set of sanctions to allow Russian oil imports Temporary exemption for oil reaching Europe via pipeline Said Michael.
This is an exceptional achievement. I would like to express my gratitude to all the colleagues who attended this meeting. Political leadership is needed at this difficult time. We do not underestimate all the difficulties, It took several weeks to make this decision. But today we sent a strong signal. There has been speculation in recent days and hours about the lack of unity in the EU. Now, more than ever, it is important to show that we can be stronger and more determined to defend our values and interests. – Said the President of the Council of Europe.
“Continued diplomatic action brings results. Contrary to pessimistic declarations, we have an agreement: Russian oil will be covered by EU sanctions. Important message for the security of Poland and Europe. Support for sovereign Ukraine” – Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote on Twitter.
Government spokeswoman Pyotr Mல்லller also mentioned the news. “Good news from Brussels. For several days now, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has been pursuing diplomatic measures aimed at accepting another embargo against Russia. An agreement was reached today at a meeting of the Council of Europe,” he wrote. Twitter.
He added “The sixth set of sanctions is to cut off further funding for the Russian war machine.”
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