EU to propose 21st package of sanctions targeting Russia's banks
The package targets Russian banks and shadow fleet vessels, while EU officials said excluding the refinery could harm the bloc more than Russia.
- 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.
EU Proposes Visa Ban on Russian Ex-combatants and Proxies as Part of New Sanctions over Ukraine War
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. According to Kallas, the proposed sanctions package includes more than 170 new listings, making it the largest set of sanctions proposals put forward by her office in over two years. The measures target Russia's financial sector, energy industry and drone production network. World News | EU Proposes Visa Ban on Russian Ex-combatants and Proxies as Part of New Sanctions over Ukraine War.
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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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Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market CapEU proposes entry ban for Russian Ukraine combatants
The EU's 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.
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