The EU bans the import of coal from Russia
Recent sanctions Russia was announced amid reports that soldiers had killed civilians in Bucha
Europe Union (EU) of Russia to Ukraine snowto a war for no reason according to agreed on a fifth package of sanctions. Prohibition of coal imports and To EU ports Russia The package also includes the release of ships.
“Along with the previous four packages, these sanctions will increase economic pressure on the Kremlin and weaken its ability to finance the occupation of Ukraine.” – The bloc said in a statement on April 8.
EU to Moscow snowHe noted that additional sanctions have been prepared.
Six directions
The new sanctions mainly target six areas: Russia coal, financial transactions, transport, import-export from Russia, Russian state contracts and Europe withdrawal from funds.
Russia to Ukraine on February 24 snowThe United States since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War and Russia’s economic and financial allies in Europe and imposed diplomatic sanctions.
The latest sanctions come amid reports that Russian troops have killed civilians in Bucha.
Ukraine Presidents Volodymyr Zelenski on April 5 UNsaid in the Security Council that, Russian soldiers have committed the worst “war crimes” since World War II and the council must hold them accountable.
Russia on April 7 UNwas expelled from the Human Rights Council.