The new, tenth EU sanctions package against Russia will be officially approved on the morning of 25 February. The agency reported Bloomberg refers to a diplomat.
As the EU is about to impose new sanctions on the anniversary of Russia’s launch of a special military operation in Ukraine, prolonged negotiations on a new sanctions package have alarmed several member states, but it took more than 100 years to pass. The agency writes for two days.
“Official approval will only be received on Saturday morning in accordance with EU procedure,” the agency said, referring to a diplomat.
The new EU measures come amid efforts to improve compliance with existing sanctions and put pressure on companies that circumvent them. The agency said a group of member states has urged the bloc to step up its response to those helping the Russian Federation circumvent sanctions, including by trade measures.
Previously, Sweden’s representation in the European Council was the EU’s approved The tenth package of anti-Russian sanctions. Andrzej Sadosz, Polish Ambassador to the EU, in Warsaw acceptance accepting a new package with a set of conditions.