EU to discuss new package of sanctions against four Russian banks – Politico

Four Russian banks may be included in the new package of sanctions. This is reported by the publication Politico, referring to officials and diplomats.

Source: sportishka.com

The publication reports that the EU may include four Russian banks in the new package of sanctions. Also under the question of inclusion in the new package of sanctions are Russian diamonds.

“New financial sanctions: against four Russian banks, including the largest private bank in the Russian Federation, Alfa-Bank,” the publication says.

A ban on the import of rubber and bitumen into Europe will also be considered in the new European Union sanctions package. The export of certain goods, in particular trucks and machines that are used for construction, may also be included in the sanctions list.

It is noted that additional restrictions may affect the export of electronic components that are used for military purposes. At the same time, Politico was told about the replenishment of the list of personal sanctions against Russia.

“The new lists will include about 130 organizations and individuals proposed by Poland, the Baltic countries, Germany, France and other countries. These include representatives of the Russian military command, officials appointed by Russia to positions (in new territories), journalists working for Russian state media such as RT”, the publication clarifies.

It is specified that the sanctions list will include companies and individuals in other countries, especially those associated with the “military actions of the Russian Federation” or PMC “Wagner”. The publication states that the permanent representatives of the European Union will discuss a new package of sanctions on Wednesday.

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