EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shared a video on her social media account regarding the details of the 9th package of sanctions planned to be implemented against Russia.
Stating that Russia continues to bring death and destruction to Ukraine, von der Leyen said that Russia deliberately tried to paralyze Ukraine in the winter period by targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Emphasizing that they will continue to support Ukraine, von der Leyen said, “The 8 sanctions packages we have put into effect so far hurt Russia.” used the phrase.
“Today, we are increasing the pressure on Russia with the 9th sanctions package,” von der Leyen said. said.
Von der Leyen said they offered to add about 200 more individuals and organizations to the EU’s sanctions list, adding that the list includes officers in the armed forces, members of the Duma and the Federation Council, ministers and many politicians.
Von der Leyen emphasized that those who smuggled Ukrainian children to Russia and stole Ukraine’s agricultural products were also listed.
Noting that they will impose a full transaction ban on the Russian Regional Development Bank, von der Leyen stated that they propose to impose sanctions on 3 more Russian banks.
Von der Leyen said that their aim is to cut off the financial means of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Emphasizing that they want to apply new export controls and restrictions especially on dual-use goods, von der Leyen stated that this includes basic chemicals, nerve gases, electronics and information technology products that can be used by the Russian army.
“We will cut off Russia’s access to all kinds of drones and drones.” Von der Leyen said that they will ban the export of UAV engines to Russia and third countries such as Iran that can supply these products to Russia.
Voicing that they will prevent Russia from making propaganda, von der Leyen said that the broadcasting of 4 Russian channels will be terminated.
“We propose more economic measures against the Russian energy and mining sector, including the ban on new mining investments in Russia,” von der Leyen said. he said.
The Commission proposal must be approved by EU member states to enter into force. (AA)