⚖️ The European Union plans to impose punitive tariffs on imports from russia in response to the escalation of the war and putin’s refusal to negotiate between Ukraine and rf in Istanbul, Politico reports, citing European officials.
Source: Gazeta.UA
🤝 At a meeting on May 17 in Tirana, the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Ukraine will discuss new sanctions against Moscow, with customs restrictions on Russian imports being the main focus.
🚢 Additionally, the EU has already agreed on the 17th sanctions package, which includes measures against about 200 vessels of the rf’s shadow fleet used to circumvent the oil embargo.
💥 The idea of harsh economic measures was inspired by US Senator Lindsey Graham’s proposal to impose 500% tariffs on Russian goods.