EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions
A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.
BRUSSELS — The European Union has unveiled a new round of sanctions targeting Russian energy, refining, and export sectors, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to import diesel from Russia. The EU's diplomatic office (EEAS) proposed 117 additional listings, targeting 12 individuals and 105 entities, which would face transaction bans and asset freezes if approved.
The main focus is on Russia's oil processing, refining, and export capacity, with 31 listings spanning across the country. The EEAS' proposal comes shortly after Trump's diesel import deal and a shift in the U.S.'s stance towards Ukraine. The sanctions also include 52 banking and financial institutions, two LNG processing entities, and a steel company in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast.
EU sanctions have also extended to companies in the UAE, Oman, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Seychelles, as well as individuals linked to Russian e-commerce platforms, internet search engines, and military-industrial complexes. The final step involves scrutiny by EU sanctions experts, approval by ambassadors, and a final vote by ministers.
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