Media: EU may impose sanctions against Georgian and Indonesian ports for processing Russian oil
10.02.2026 - 10:00
The European Union is proposing to expand sanctions against Russia and impose sanctions on Russian oil for the first time, with restrictions on ports in third countries.
This is reported by Reuters.
According to the publication, the EU is proposing to include the ports of Kulevi in Georgia and Karimun in Indonesia in the sanctions list, prohibiting EU companies and individuals from conducting transactions with either of them.
Thus, this will be the first time that the EU has added ports in third countries to the “blacklist” when proposing sanctions against Russia.
These measures may become part of the 20th package of EU sanctions. The package also includes new bans on the import of metals such as nickel ingots, iron ore and concentrates, raw and processed copper, as well as various types of scrap metal, including aluminum. It also prohibits the import of salt, ammonia, pebbles, silicon and fur.
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has proposed adding 30 individuals and 64 companies to its sanctions regime, which includes asset freezes and travel bans.
They include Bashneft, a subsidiary of Russian oil giant Rosneft, and eight Russian refineries, including two large Rosneft-controlled refineries in Tuapse and Syzran. The proposal does not include Rosneft and Lukoil, which are already subject to US sanctions.
It was previously reported that Britain is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.
