EU proposes entry ban for Russian military personnel in 21st sanctions package
By
Mark Hallam
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Summary
The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, which includes denying entry to the EU for anyone who has served in Russia's armed forces during the Ukraine invasion. The package also targets Russia's shadow fleet of ships used to circumvent oil sanctions, the banking industry, cryptocurrency assets, and various industrial sectors. The proposals require approval from EU member state governments.
Key quotes
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The proposals... include a bid to deny Russian military servicepeople entry into the EU.
The bloc is also planning further restrictions on various industrial sectors, on the banking industry and cryptocurrency assets, and on Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet' of ships accused of helping circumvent sanctions on things like oil sales.
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