In light of Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, and the reported atrocities committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine, the Council decided to impose a fifth package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia.
The new sanctions involve:
- Freezing Russian bank accounts;
- Banning imports of coal and exports of high-tech goods;
- Banning Russian-flagged ships from entering EU ports;
- New restrictions will be imposed on Russian businessmen, journalists, and the military.
