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The European Union intends to introduce a new, toughest sanctions package against the Russian Federation since 2022 in the near future. This was stated by the head of the French Foreign Ministry Jean-Noël Barrot, TF1 reports.
According to him, the sanctions are aimed at significantly weakening Russia's financial and energy resources, which allow it to continue military operations on Ukrainian territory.
"We want Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire. Since Donald Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire, Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory have increased fivefold. This is unacceptable and must stop," Barro said.
He noted that the Russian leader has not achieved success on the front and continues to launch massive missile and drone strikes on civilian infrastructure, which leads to the death of civilians. "We intend to put him in his place," the minister emphasized.
As specified, within the framework of the 19th package of sanctions being prepared, the European Union plans to introduce restrictions on port infrastructure, Russia's "shadow fleet", as well as financial intermediaries involved in circumventing previously introduced restrictions. The sanctions will also affect revenues from oil exports and certain technology and transport sectors.
Advisor to the President of Ukraine on sanctions policy Vladislav Vlasyuk noted that the EU is working to create the most effective mechanism to eliminate ways to circumvent sanctions, including third countries.
The EU sanctions measures from 2022 cover a wide range of sectors, from energy and transport to information channels. However, despite the pressure, Russia continues to adapt its economy and partially offsets the effects of Western restrictions.
