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EU to propose 21st package of sanctions targeting Russia's banks

The draft package focuses on Russian banks and crypto firms, while EU officials say alumina exports need deeper review before any ban.

  • The European Commission is preparing its 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting banking and cryptocurrency networks to increase financial pressure on Moscow.
  • Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago, the European Commission is targeting financial networks to restrict sanctions evasion through banking and cryptocurrency platforms.
  • Proposed sanctions could affect up to 90 Russian banks, bringing the total to over 100, with an additional ban on transactions with 35 Russian banks and cryptocurrency platforms.
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will raise the Aughinish Alumina controversy with Taoiseach Miche and Martin during a meeting in Dublin this morning, though the refinery remains excluded from sanctions.
  • Member states will spend several weeks assessing the package before it becomes law, while the Limerick refinery remains excluded despite providing more than 30% of Europe's alumina needs.
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Ursula von der Leyen detailed the 21st package of sanctions since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. She proposes inter alia to ban Russian ex-combatants in Ukraine from entering the European Union.

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The European Commission is ready with its proposal for the 21st sanctions package against Russia. It targets Russian soldiers.

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