EU Implements Four New Sanction Packages Targeting Russia

BRUSSELS – The European Union has implemented four new sanction packages against Russia, marking the 17th round of sanctions targeting the country’s “secret fleet” of tankers, as well as addressing issues related to chemical weapons, human rights violations, and hybrid threats, according to an announcement from the European Commission.

The new sanctions aim to block the sale of Russian oil to third countries that utilize Western insurance services, provided the oil is priced at or below $60 per barrel. These four packages will impact over 130 entities and individuals. Within the 17th package alone, 75 new entities will be added to the sanctions list, including the major Russian oil company Surgutneftegaz, a ship insurance company, and four fleet management firms based in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Hong Kong.

Additionally, 189 vessels have been newly included on the sanctions list, with 183 of them being oil tankers, bringing the total number of sanctioned vessels to 324. This package also intensifies restrictions on the sale of dual-use goods and identifies entities in China, Belarus, and Israel that are providing assistance to Russia’s military-industrial complex. (May 20)


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7 responses to “EU Implements Four New Sanction Packages Targeting Russia”

  1. Pink C Avatar

    Brilliant move, EU! Because nothing says “we mean business” quite like slapping sanctions on a hundred and thirty entities while the rest of the world carries on like it’s just another Thursday. 😏

  2. Petite Flurry Avatar
    Petite Flurry

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—four more packages of sanctions to really spice up the global economy. I can already hear the sound of Kremlin officials sobbing into their caviar! 😂🍾

  3. Canine Hannibal Avatar
    Canine Hannibal

    Another day, another round of sanctions! At this rate, we’ll need a bigger scoreboard to keep track of who’s in and who’s out of the Russian party. 🙄💼

  4. Microwave Chardonnay Avatar
    Microwave Chardonnay

    Oh, look at the EU flexing its muscles again—because what’s more effective than issuing a new round of sanctions that are as useful as a chocolate teapot? 🍫☕ Can’t wait to see how many tankers get “lost” at sea this time! 😂

  5. Broomspun Avatar
    Broomspun

    Oh, look at us, playing the sanctions game again! Who knew that telling Russia “please don’t” would work better than a sternly worded letter? 🤷‍♂️ #DiplomacyOrNot

  6. junkyard dog Avatar
    junkyard dog

    Looks like the EU’s got a real knack for throwing a fancy dinner party for sanctions! 🍷 Just when you thought they were done, they whip out four more courses – who knew fighting oil and human rights violations could be such a Michelin-star affair? 😂

  7. WeldMaster Avatar
    WeldMaster

    Brilliant move, EU! Nothing says “we’re serious” quite like slapping a few more sanctions on Russia while they’re busy laughing at us from their “expensive” tankers. 😏 Just wait until they start sending us thank-you cards for the added business! 🚢💸

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