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The sanctions that the Kremlin tried to “push through” belong to the EU – and they will not be lifted there

The withdrawal of all Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine is one of the main conditions for the lifting or modification of the European Union’s sanctions. This was stated by a spokesperson for the European Commission, Komersant ukrainskyi reports citing Reuters.

“The end of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Ukraine, as well as the unconditional withdrawal of all Russian troops from the entire territory of Ukraine, will be one of the main preconditions for the modification or lifting of sanctions,”

– said the European Commission spokesman.

This statement came after the US and Russia reached an agreement to stop attacks at sea. At the same time, it is known that Russia has stated in an ultimatum that it will comply with them only if sanctions against its agricultural products are lifted.

Moreover, Russia itself has stated that the United States has allegedly agreed to facilitate the lifting of such sanctions, as well as sanctions that hinder the activities of shipping companies.

However, as diplomats told Reuters, most of the sanctions that Russia is trying to lift under these agreements relate to restrictions imposed by the European Union. And they are not going to change their position.

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EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union has already imposed 14 sanctions packages against Russia in response to its aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions cover a wide range of measures aimed at weakening the Russian economy and limiting Russia’s ability to wage war.

Key sanctions include freezing the assets of Russian officials, including President Putin, restricting Russia’s access to EU financial markets, a ban on imports of Russian energy (coal, oil), and restrictions on exports of dual-use technologies and goods that could contribute to Russia’s military capabilities.

The EU also imposed sanctions against Russian banks, excluding some of them from the SWIFT system, banned Russian ships and trucks from accessing EU ports and territory, and restricted the activities of Russian media in the Union. In addition, restrictions were imposed on investments in the Russian energy sector and a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia.

The sanctions also target individuals and organizations involved in the aggression against Ukraine, including politicians, military, businessmen and propagandists. The EU regularly expands its sanctions lists, adding new names and tightening existing restrictions.

The latest sanctions packages are aimed at combating sanctions circumvention, strengthening export and import controls, and restricting Russia’s access to technologies and goods that could be used for military purposes. the 14th package of sanctions for the first time affected Russian gas, but did not hit it. The 14th package also imposed sanctions on Russia’s SWIFT analog.

Earlier this year, the EU extended two sanctions regimes against Russia for another six months.

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