Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Simonas Šatunas called on the EU to think about the next anti-Russian sanctions package, without waiting for the adoption of the European Union’s 13th restriction package against Russia. Shatunas is quoted by the agency as saying “Sputnik.Lithuania”
“It should also include new sectors because individual sanctions are individual and sectoral sanctions have a great impact. That’s why I think we won’t stop this year,” says the deputy minister.
The politician pointed out that although the 13th sanctions package has not been accepted yet, the next package needs to be developed. “(The next package – editor’s note) should already be on the table,” Shatunas emphasized.
Previously German Foreign Minister Annalena Bärbock statedIt was stated that the 13th sanctions package prepared by the European Union against Russia will cover the issue of supplying unmanned aerial vehicles to the Russian Federation.
Burbock noted that agreement was almost reached on the package. It is expected to be introduced on February 24.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated at the Munich Security Conference that the EU’s thirteenth sanctions package against Russia will aim to overcome sanctions using third states. On February 17, Ursula von der Leyen said that the EC was using proceeds from frozen Russian assets to produce weapons for Ukraine.
Previously in Hungary in the name The EU needs to think about peace in Ukraine, not new sanctions.