In response to restrictions on the use of EU infrastructure for the re-export of LNG from the Russian Federation, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, asked the European Union (EU) whether ordinary European gas consumers are subject to restrictions. His words lead the way TASS.
“Did they hit him? [пакет санкций] Who consumes Russian gas in the EU? And these are millions of citizens,” said Zakharova.
Previously the Council of the European Union officially confirmed 14th sanctions package against Russia. 116 individuals and organizations of the Russian Federation were subject to restrictions.
Within the scope of the sanctions, EU companies are prohibited from using the Russian Central Bank’s financial messaging system and conducting transactions with organizations that use it. There are also restrictions on the use of EU infrastructure for the re-export of LNG from the Russian Federation.
Before that, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhna acceptedEuropean Union (EU) countries are finding it increasingly difficult to reach a consensus on sanctions against Russia.
Previously The results of the EU’s 14th sanctions package against Russia have been announced.
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Source: Gazeta
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