EU Adopts Fifth Package of Sanctions Against Russia Over Its Military Aggression Against Ukraine

Leroy Carter -

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.