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EU may extend “visa-free trade” for steel and iron from Ukraine for three years
The vote on the introduction of a preferential regime for exports of steel and iron from Ukraine is to take place on May 8.

Harmonization of legislation will open the way for Ukrainian ports to integrate into European logistics networks
Ukraine is preparing for the screening of transport legislation within the framework of European integration.

EU considers banning new contracts for Russian LNG supplies
The European Commission is assessing whether it can pass legislation that would ban EU companies from signing new contracts for Russian gas.

EU ports stop transshipment of Russian LNG due to sanctions
The EU ban on transshipment of Russian liquefied gas in ports has come into force.

The European Union is preparing new sanctions against the Russian “shadow fleet”
The EU has announced that the new 17th package of sanctions against Russia will include new restrictions on the operation of the “shadow fleet”.

EU calls for global cooperation in the fight against Russia’s shadow fleet
The EU needs help in combating the environmental and security threats posed by old Russian oil tankers.

The EU Council has imposed sanctions against 74 vessels of the “shadow fleet”
The European Union has adopted its 16th package of sanctions against Russia ahead of the third anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine is bringing maritime transport legislation closer to EU standards
The pre-screening of Ukrainian legislation in the field of maritime transport has also started.

Ukraine offers compromise to maintain exports to the EU
Ukraine seeks to continue the autonomous trade arrangements with the EU, but is looking for new sales markets due to the uncertainty of future economic relations.

EU ambassadors agree on 16th package of restrictions against Russia: over 70 vessels may be subject to sanctions
The new sanctions will target Russia’s aluminum industry and tighten restrictions on oil exports.