The European Union has expressed its readiness to coordinate the introduction of new sanctions against the Russian Federation simultaneously with the United States. The aim of this move is to increase pressure on Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and encourage him to participate in peace negotiations.
This is reported by Business • Media
New Package of EU Anti-Russian Sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reminded that the EU is currently preparing its 18th package of sanctions. Special emphasis is placed on restrictions in the energy sector, as well as measures aimed at cutting off sources of funding for the Russian economy.
“We are primarily interested in sanctions against energy and cutting off funding sources for Russia,” added the President of the European Commission.
The planned sanctions include implementing restrictions on companies connected to the “Nord Stream” pipelines, as well as revising the price cap on Russian oil with the aim of lowering it.
EU’s Position on US Tariffs and Exceptions for Certain Countries
At the same time, Brussels has expressed concern about the idea of imposing 500% tariffs proposed in the American sanctions package. The reason is that such restrictions could affect EU countries that still import Russian energy resources but support Ukraine. In this regard, the EU insists on providing exceptions for certain member states. US Senator Lindsey Graham, who initiated the relevant bill, has already proposed amendments to consider the interests of European partners.
Additionally, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that new stringent sanctions from Germany against Russia could be introduced soon.