Poland Supports EU’s Tenth Round of Russia Sanctions with Conditions
Poland has indicated its willingness to back the European Union’s tenth package of sanctions targeting Russia, while tying the approval to a set of specific conditions. The message was conveyed to reporters by Poland’s ambassador to the European Union, who emphasized that the government expects the European Commission to address several contentious issues as part of the package. The comments were reported to DEA News, marking a clear stance from Warsaw on how to balance punitive measures with regional priorities.
According to the ambassador, Poland proposes that the European Commission formally consider the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. In addition, Warsaw urged the Commission to initiate sanctions aimed at Belarus and to implement sanctions focused on the nuclear sector. The nuclear sector measures would target Rosatom and the corporation’s leadership, reflecting a broader push to curb Moscow’s strategic energy interests and influence within the region.
Another key demand from Poland centers on Russian diamonds. The country asks for sanctions in this area, aligning with a broader strategy to restrict Russia’s access to critical resources and ensure that economic tools effectively pressure Moscow. In conjunction with these steps, Poland calls for the creation of a monitoring mechanism by the European Commission. This mechanism would produce quarterly reports detailing how imports of synthetic rubber from Russia diversify across EU member states, providing transparency and oversight on supply chains that could sustain Russian industry.
The ambassador also highlighted the request for sanctions against Russian propagandists. Poland has submitted more than 150 names to the European Commission, and it was indicated that there is an agreement to add them to sanctions lists in the near term, reinforcing the alliance’s commitment to curbing disinformation and propaganda that supports Moscow’s actions. The discussion around these measures underscores a coordinated approach within the EU to extend penalties beyond traditional sectors and to address information warfare alongside economic restrictions.
Earlier developments saw Sweden’s representation in the EU Council moving forward with approval of the tenth package of anti-Russian sanctions, signaling cross-national alignment in Europe on a tougher stance against Russia. The sequence of events reflects ongoing negotiations and the intricate process of translating political consensus into enforceable policy across diverse member states. [Source attribution: DEA News]