EU proposes sanctions on Russian coal, shipping
In the fifth wave of sanctions against Russia, the EU is now proposing sanctions to block Russian coal and shipping.
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EU proposes sanctions on Russian coal and shipping.
A new wave of sanctions has been proposed against Russia by the EU executive on Tuesday, which includes a ban on coal imports and blocks all Russian ships from entering European ports.
"Russia is waging a cruel, ruthless war, also against Ukraine’s civilian population. We need to sustain utmost pressure at this critical point," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a video address.
The proposal, which happens to be the bloc's fifth planned wave of sanctions against Russia, needs unanimous approval by the EU's 27 member states.
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On the other hand, Brussels officials are considering banning Russian gas, coal, or oil supply, according to Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag on Monday in a joint briefing with her Spanish counterpart.
"Currently, Brussels is discussing and considering the issue of a ban on coal, oil, or gas. So far I can not say anything more. But this is a very important issue, this is a moral issue," Kaag said.
In the meantime, several countries have already opposed the ban on gas supplies from Russia, including Austria, Moldova, and Hungary.
