EU imposes sanctions against RT Arabic and Iranian drone manufacturers

The European Union adopted the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which included personal restrictions against Russians, a ban on broadcasting RT Arabic in the EU, the export of dual-use goods and technologies, and other measures, follows from statements on the website of the European Council.

“Today’s 10th round of sanctions targets those who are instrumental in continuing this brutal war. We are taking additional action by addressing the banking sector, access to dual-use technologies and advanced technologies,” the statement said.

In particular, as noted, the EU imposes a ban on “the export of critical technologies and industrial products, such as electronics, specialized vehicles, machine parts, spare parts for trucks and jet engines, as well as goods for the construction sector,” which may be ” sent to the Russian military.”

Under the restrictions under the tenth package, seven Iranian enterprises – manufacturers of drones – fall under the restrictions. It is alleged that their UAVs were used by the Russian military as part of a special operation in Ukraine. In addition, the transit of dual-use goods and technologies exported from the EU through Russia will be prohibited. Finally. Synthetic rubber and asphalt are introduced for import from the Russian Federation.

EU imposes restrictions against RT Arabic and Sputnik Arabic: The European Council has initiated the process of suspending the broadcast licenses of the two media outlets. It is noted that these measures “will not interfere with activities in the EU, except for broadcasting.”

Under the restrictions within the tenth package fall seven enterprises of Iran – manufacturers of drones. It is alleged that the UAVs were used by the Russian military as part of a special operation in Ukraine. In addition, the transit of dual-use goods and technologies exported from the EU through Russia will be prohibited. Finally. Synthetic rubber and bitumen are introduced for import from the Russian Federation.

EU imposes restrictions against RT Arabic and Sputnik Arabic: The European Council has initiated the process of suspending the broadcast licenses of the two media outlets. It is noted that these measures “will not interfere with activities in the EU, except for broadcasting.”

Russian citizens will not be able to hold senior positions in organizations that operate critical infrastructure in the EU, since the influence of the Russian Federation could create a “threat to the provision of services to Europeans.” In addition, the new package of sanctions includes a ban on providing Russians with gas storage facilities. In this way, the bloc intends to protect the security of supplies and avoid market risks and Moscow’s use of supplies “as a weapon,” the statement said. At the same time, some LNG storage facilities will be excluded from this rule.

The Council expands reporting obligations on frozen funds, including CBR assets. In addition, three Russian banks were added to the tenth package of measures, their names were not specified in the statement.

The EU approved the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which included 121 individuals and organizations confirmed previously head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell on his Twitter account.

Prior to this, the European Union was unable to agree on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which was planned to be announced on February 24, on the anniversary of the start of the special operation in Ukraine. Poland has rejected Italy’s demands for restrictions on rubber imports, Reuters said. According to the Polish side, the proposed restrictions are too soft and will not have the desired effect, since the EU has provided for too large a quota for imports and a long transition period.

On January 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the tenth package of sanctions against Russia. Then she noted that the restrictions will be aimed at correcting the shortcomings made in the development of previous packages. Since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine, the EU countries have introduced nine packages of sanctions against Russia. In particular, trade and financial restrictions, as well as personal sanctions against individuals and a number of organizations. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that such a policy of the Western authorities worsens the lives of millions of people around the world.