Europe and the U.S. talk Russia sanctions as attacks ramp up
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London – The CNBC told the European Union is preparing to announce sanctions in Russia with the US.
Despite diplomatic efforts throughout the summer, Russia’s three -year war in Ukraine does not show signs of ending. In fact, Moscow has recently accelerated his attack and launched on Sunday. The biggest air strike He hit a key government building in Ukraine.
European authorities are currently working on the 19th sanction package against Moscow, and a “weekend” will be presented to CNBC with an EU official who does not want to be named because the measures are not yet finalized. [or] “The package will be officially approved by the EU 27 members.
The European Commission and the member states launched non -official discussions on the weekend measures, and a delegation of EU officials went to Washington DC to coordinate energy measures with the Trump administration.
“It is clear that energy addiction to Russia will be targeted more violently,” he told CNBC. He said. “The Commission will work with the United States, especially on the Druzhba pipeline,” they said, referring to the transit pipeline that sent Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, to two EU member states with connections to the Kremlin.
US participation
An important point for Europe is the potential sanctions on countries that buy Russian energy, including China.
“This is a big question, deki the first EU official added that it is unclear whether the block will act in this direction.
The European Union had previously approved some Chinese banks to survive the measures imposed on Russia.
. FT reported Monday European authorities are considering secondary sanctions against China, a large buyer of Russian oil and gas.
Meanwhile, the US has recently introduced tariffs to India to buy energy from Moscow.
The first EU official said that the US focused on pushing us to the faster stage than the current deadline of Russian oil and gas “for the time being. The block is currently aiming to end Russian oil purchases by 2028.
As part of the latest trade agreement between the EU and the United States, the 27 -member state block agreed to buy $ 750 billion American energy.
The EU’s latest sanction package against Moscow is expected to see more Russian ships listed as part of the “Shadow Fleet” and to limit the movement of Russian diplomats and tourists.
