Green light of Permanent representatives of the 27 EU countries (Coreper II) at 17/Esimo package of penalties against Russiaas far as we learn. The new European measures, in addition to hitting the so -called “shadow fleet” of Moscow again, also include penalties relating to the hybrid activities of Russia, the violations of human rights and the use of chemical weapons.
The ratification of the new penalties – to which Hungary and Slovakia have also given green light – is expected now for May 20, on the occasion of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The ships of the Shadow Fleet sanctioned are, as far as it is learned, almost 200, including oil tankers.
Other 30 companies Involved in the elimination of sanctions, in particular with regard to dual use goods, new commercial restrictions will undergo. Have also been approved 75 individual sanctions For people and companies related to the Russian military industry complex. Sanction that the 20 entities and individuals that spread disinformation.