From January 1, 2024, the European Union (EU) will impose restrictions on the import of non-industrial diamonds mined, processed or produced in Russia. This is stated in the approved 12th package of anti-Russian sanctions. expression Council of Europe.
The document states that gradual restrictions on the import of Russian diamonds processed in third countries will begin as of March 1.
The EU announced that the ban was introduced at the international level “in order to deprive Russia of this important source of income.”
The new sanctions package provides Restrictions on the import of aluminum products from Russia, including wire, foil and pipes.
The EU also imposes a ban on imports of liquefied propane from Russia with a 12-month transition period.
Shortly before that, the EU calculated losses from anti-Russian sanctions. Damage appreciated 1.5 trillion dollars. According to Eurostat, import prices rose to an average of 15.2 billion euros per month: 7.7 billion euros went to liquefied natural gas and 7.5 billion euros to pipeline gas.
Previously, Russian business rescued from the shock of sanctions.