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The EU is concerned about “excessive imports” of grain from Ukraine
The “lanes of solidarity” implemented by the EU on the borders with Ukraine created problems for European farmers, who now faced difficulties with selling their own products.
The EU may limit the price of russian diesel fuel to $100/barrel
The European Union is considering limiting the price of export russian diesel fuel at the level of $100/barrel.
Estonia will offer the EU to lower the price ceiling for russian oil
The head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry, Urmas Reinsalu, said that the current maximum price rate for russian oil should be lowered even more.
EU countries have agreed on a ceiling price for gas
Economy ministers reached a political agreement on the price “ceiling” for gas. The new restriction should protect citizens from excessively high prices.
WSJ: Europe agrees to sanctions exemptions for russian fertilizers under UN pressure
Earlier, the European Union introduced a new package of sanctions against russia, which at the same time is designed to alleviate the food security problems faced by poorer countries.
An electric cable will be laid in the Black Sea to bypass russia
The European Union plans to allocate funds for an electric cable that will connect Georgia and Azerbaijan with EU countries.
The EU agreed on the 9th package of sanctions against russian federation
On Thursday, December 15, EU representatives agreed on new sanctions against russia.
In December, the EU imported record volumes of russian diesel fuel by sea
At the beginning of December, the European Union and Great Britain bought more than 16 million barrels of diesel fuel from russian federation.
The cost of Rosneft sea transportation has increased against the background of EU sanctions
Tanker owners are trying to charge more for risk amid the introduction of EU sanctions on December 5. Due to this, the freight rates for vessels carrying Rosneft have increased.
Violation of EU sanctions may be considered a criminal offence
The European Commission proposes to introduce criminal liability for violation of EU sanctions.
