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The new sanctions of the European Commission are only half-measures with many “loopholes”
A number of exceptions remain in the new EU sanctions against Russia, creating opportunities for circumvention.
Europe plans to increase grain exports by 30%
The European Commission predicts an increase in grain exports from Europe to make up for the shortage of Ukrainian wheat on the world market.
The Cabinet of Ministers legally fixed the decision to stop trade with the Russian Federation
At a meeting on Saturday, April 9, the Cabinet of Ministers legally confirmed the decision to terminate trade relations with the Russian Federation.
Shipyards in Russia stop production due to lack of foreign components
The military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation, dependent on imported high technologies, is unable to continue the production of modern weapons. So, Russian shipyards stop the production of ships for lack of foreign components.
The shelled ship in the Mariupol port began to sink
The ship Azburg, fired upon by the invaders, began to sink in the port of Mariupol. There is a fire on the ship, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
The EBRD banned Russia and Belarus access to their resources
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has officially banned Russia and Belarus from accessing the bank’s funds.
In the port of Mariupol, the Russian military fired on a foreign ship
In the port of Mariupol, the Russian military fired on a foreign civilian vessel Azburg.
Ukraine and Russia started a new round of negotiations
A new round of face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation is taking place in Turkey.
The Cabinet of Ministers canceled the licensing of exports of corn and sunflower oil
The Cabinet of Ministers has abolished the licensing of exports of corn and sunflower oil.
Ukrainian grain has already been exported by rail
Traders have made the first shipments of Ukrainian corn to Europe by rail as Ukraine’s seaports remain blocked by Russia’s invasion.
