RF Energy Stroke: EU EU is preparing to block the "gas crane"

To spread: The European Commission has announced the introduction of an 19th Package of Anti-Russian Sanctions, at the center of which is a complete rejection of the import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Russia's economy continues to depend on income on energy resources, and it is this dependence that Europe intends to use as a pressure tool. This was reported by the Head of the European Commission Ursula von Der Lyen.

According to the head of the EC, the decision is related to another escalation by Moscow: massive blows to Ukraine and violations of the airspace of Poland and Romania. "Putin goes to exacerbation again and again. In response, Europe increases pressure," von der Liaien said. She noted that the European Union has prepared in advance for such a step: in recent years he has actively saved energy, diversified supply and invested in alternative sources. "Today, these efforts bring the result.

It's time to block the faucet," the European Commission President said. A new package of sanctions involves the extension of restrictions on the Russian "shadow fleet": 118 vessels will be released under sanctions, which will increase their total number to more than 560. Also, a complete ban on transactions for Rosneft and Gazpromneft's energy giants will be proposed, and the assets of other Russian companies will be frozen.

The head of the EC reminded that within the framework of the 18th EU sanctions package reduced the ceiling of prices for Russian oil to $ 47. 6 per barrel. In order to strengthen control, within the 19th Package of Sanctions, it is planned to impose restrictions on 118 "shadow fleet" vessels. In total, the EU sanctions are more than 560 tankers. In addition, the EU intends to strengthen measures against foreign partners of Moscow.

Oil processing plants, traders and companies in third countries will be restricted to help Russia bypassing sanctions, including companies in China. Von Der Liaien reminded that in the last three years Russia's income from the sale of oil to Europe has decreased by 90%. "Now we are finally closing this page," she said. We will remind, at the beginning of the month focus reported that the EU is preparing new painful sanctions against Russia.