EU bolsters sanctions on Russia

EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says
The European Union's sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey's wheat import ban, impacted Russian grain exports at the end of 2024, the country's central bank said on Thursday.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU to Propose Russian Aluminum Ban in Sweeping Sanctions Package
The bloc is also proposing restrictions on more software, hardware and other technologies used in weapons systems.
EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles in new Russia sanctions
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
EU bolsters sanctions on Russia: Aluminium ban and swift cuts
The European Union is preparing another package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to include further restrictions on banks being cut off from the SWIFT system. Additionally, discussion surrounds the targeting of another 70 ships from the so-called "shadow fleet" and imposing a ban on the import of Russian aluminium,
EU to propose phased ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package, Bloomberg reports
In its latest round of sanctions, the European Union (EU) is proposing to introduce a phased ban of Russian aluminium, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 28 citing unnamed sources. The bloc, which covers 8% of its annual aluminium needs by Russian imports,

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