‘We are tightening the sanctions net further in response to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her latest statement that the European Union has approved a fourth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting 160 oligarchs, Russian politicians and three Belarusian banks.
Von der Leyen made the following statement on Twitter:
“We are tightening the sanctions net further in response to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine:
•160 people listed: Oligarchs, members of the Council of the Russian Federation
•Belarusian banking sector
•Export of maritime navigation technology to Russia
‘Russia’s crypto assets’
NEW SANCTIONS APPROVED
France’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union also said on Twitter that EU ambassadors approved “new sanctions against leaders, Russian oligarchs and family members involved in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine”.
“These sanctions exclude three Belarusian banks from the SWIFT system. They clarify the issue of cryptocurrencies and include lists of non-exportable goods and materials,” the French presidency said.
Details of the sanctions will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.