EU slaps new sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet, China dronemakers
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A Russian crude oil tanker transiting the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2020.
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BRUSSELS - European Union ambassadors agreed a 15th package of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting its shadow tanker fleet and Chinese firms making drones for Moscow, diplomats said.
The Hungarian presidency said on X that the sanctions would target vessels from third countries supporting Russia's war in Ukraine
The sanctions will not be adopted until after foreign ministers approve the package on Dec 16.
Diplomats told Reuters that the package also includes an extension of six months for the Czech Republic to import Russian oil-based products coming mainly through Slovakia.
"I welcome the adoption of our 15th package of sanctions, targeting in particular Russia's shadow fleet", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on X.
The sanctions package is likely to be formally adopted at a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Dec 16 and will target close to 30 entities, over 50 individuals and 45 tankers.
There are currently 2,200 individuals and entities on the sanctions list, which bans travel and freezes their assets within the 27-member bloc. REUTERS
