Kallas announced new EU sanctions against Russian oil buyers

On November 16, the foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) countries plan to approve new sanctions lists against Russia, which will include banks, oil buyers and companies allegedly involved in the transportation of Russian raw materials. This was announced on November 15 by the head of EU diplomacy, Kaya Kallas).

"On Monday, EU foreign ministers must approve new sanctions lists against Russia," she wrote on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

According to Callas, the new restrictions will affect organizations that the European Union considers involved in supporting the so-called shadow fleet.

Without further ado: the EU has introduced the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia

Brussels has switched to a new tactic — it has begun to expand blacklists.

On November 13, Benjamin Addad, Minister Delegate for European Affairs at the French Foreign Ministry, clarified that 150 individuals and 50 banks could be affected by the new restrictions. The day before, the ambassadors of the EU countries agreed on the imposition of sanctions against 145 individuals and legal entities. Within the framework of the main sanctions regime, the inclusion of 113 individuals and legal entities in the list has been agreed.

On October 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that sanctions are usually used for unfair competition and eventually lead to serious consequences, primarily for the countries that impose them.