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EU Proposes Sanctions on Ports Handling Russian Oil
The EU's 20th sanctions package includes a full ban on maritime services for Russian crude tankers and adds ports in Georgia and Indonesia to restrict Russia's oil exports.
- On February 9, the European Commission proposed a complete ban on maritime services to tankers carrying Russian crude in the 20th sanctions package presented to member states.
- Since its introduction in December 2022, the price cap has been undermined by weak enforcement and design flaws, while Russia's shadow fleet and Urals crude above $60 per barrel prompted Sweden and Finland to demand a full ban.
- Paula Pinho, the Commission's chief spokesperson, said the ban will make exports from Russia even more difficult, while EU officials argue it closes the price cap's two-tier loophole and analysts say its impact depends on sea enforcement.
- The proposal would add Kulevi port, Georgia and Karimun port, Indonesia to the sanctions list, barring EU companies and individuals from transacting, pending unanimous approval by the 27 member states and coordination with G7 allies.
- Last year the EU proposed turning the cap into a dynamic mechanism, but the White House sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, and Russia's revenues fell in 2025, while new import bans target metals and raw materials.
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The European Union has proposed expanding sanctions against Russia to include ports in Georgia and Indonesia for operations with Russian oil. It will be the first time the bloc has imposed sanctions against ports in third countries.
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