The European Commission (EC) has reportedly invited EU member states to discuss the possibility of restricting the export of certain goods to third countries to avoid circumventing the sanctions imposed on Russia. TASS With reference to the DPA agency.
According to agency diplomatic sources, the EC presented its proposal on May 5, which should be part of the 11th anti-Russian sanctions package. The European Commission plans to develop a legal mechanism designed to act as a deterrent for countries that allow EU-banned goods to enter Russia.
If these measures prove insufficient, the DPA writes, the European Commission may restrict the supply of certain products, especially dual-use products – night vision devices, for example.
Representatives of the 27 EU member states will discuss the proposal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 10 May. expected new package Anti-Russia sanctions will be adopted in May.
Bloomberg also WroteIt was stated that the USA and Japan prepared their own sanctions packages against Russia, and Canada was working on human rights measures and restrictions on the Russian defense industry.