EU officially introduced a 12th package
Such actions should be another blow to the ability of Putin to wage war, aiming at the expensive sectors of the Russian economy and complicating bypassing EU sanctions. "This 12th package we offer a powerful set of new lists and economic measures that will further weaken Russia's military machine.
Our message is clear, as I stated, heading the unofficial council in foreign affairs in Kiev: we remain steadfast in our commitment to Ukraine And we will continue to support her struggle for freedom and sovereignty, " - said the EU's High Representative and Security Policy Josep Borrel. EU representatives managed to agree on many issues, including jewelry. The European Union diamonds decided to prohibit direct or indirect imports, purchase or transmission of diamonds from Russia.
The ban extends to diamonds of Russian origin; diamonds exported from the Russian Federation; diamonds that go transit through Russia; Russian diamonds during processing in third countries. Also, a direct ban extends to non -industrial natural and synthetic diamonds, as well as diamond jewelry. The restrictions will be laid on January 1, 2024. At the same time, the indirect ban on importing Russian jewelry during processing in third countries will be introduced gradually.
They will start implementing the plan on March 1, 2024, and will be completed by September. This is necessary in order to minimize failures in the EU market. Import-export control and restriction in the sanctions package provides for stringent oil prices. The mechanism of information exchange will be strengthened, which will identify the vessels and organizations that commit deceptive actions. In total, 29 new organizations were added to the list that support Russia's military-industrial complex.
By the way, the Council decided to introduce the rules for the sale of tankers to any third country. This will make the process of sale and export more transparent, so it will be much more complicated to circumstance. Iron and steel after the 12th Package of Sanctions against Russia, is also added to Switzerland to the list of partner countries that support the set of restrictive measures for cast iron and steel.
Individual lists "In addition to economic sanctions, the Council has decided to enter a large number of additional individuals and legal entities in the list," the statement reads. We will remind, on December 13 it was reported that the countries of the European Union for a long time failed to reconcile the 12th package of sanctions against Russia through the position of Austria.