💶 The EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia with strict restrictions in energy and finance

The European Union is increasing economic pressure on Russia and preparing a new package of sanctions, which will include strict measures in energy, financial services, and trade.

Source: “Espreso“

This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of a meeting of the College of Commissioners on security issues.

According to her, the impact of the restrictions is already visible: Russia’s GDP growth is projected to slow from 4.3% in 2024 to 0.9% in 2025.

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One of the key points of the new package will be a ban on importing Russian LNG.

Von der Leyen also emphasized the need for a long-term solution for military support of Ukraine. She is promoting the idea of a reparations loan secured by frozen Russian assets.

“The loan will be disbursed in tranches and with conditions. Part of the funds will go to purchases from the European defense industry. Ukraine will repay it only when Russia pays reparations. The guilty must be held accountable,” stressed the President of the European Commission.