EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted
Summary
The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on Russia, focusing on its energy sector, covert oil tanker fleet, and military intelligence. These measures aim to pressure Russia to end its conflict with Ukraine, which has entered its fourth year. Ukraine plans to align its sanctions with the EU, while Russia claims the sanctions are illegal and states it has adapted to them.Key Facts
- The EU and UK implemented new sanctions against Russia due to its ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Sanctions target Russia's energy sector and military intelligence services.
- The EU has set a new oil price cap and imposed an oil import ban to decrease Russian energy revenue.
- The UK sanctioned Russian military intelligence officers involved in a bombing in Ukraine.
- NATO condemned Russia’s cyberattacks, stating they will respond in coordination with international partners.
- Russia claims it has adjusted to living under sanctions and deems the latest as illegal.
- The EU sanctions also affect the Nord Stream pipelines and Russia's banking sector.
- Ukraine plans to coordinate its sanctions with those of the EU.
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