The leaders of the European Union countries approved the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, the press service of the Council of the European Union released a message about this on December 16.
"The European Council today approved a 15th package of economic and individual restrictive measures aimed at further limiting Russia's ability to wage its illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine," it said. in the document.
According to the report, the restrictions apply to 54 individuals and 30 legal entities, which are "responsible for actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine."
The European Union also imposed sanctions on 52 ships of third countries, which, according to Brussels, were used to circumvent the restrictive measures imposed against Russia. Thus, the number of such vessels has reached 79. "The Council is adding additional vessels to the list of vessels that are prohibited from entering ports and are prohibited from providing a wide range of services related to maritime transportation," the message said. in.
Another 32 legal entities were added to the list of legal entities that "directly support the Russian military-industrial complex in the war against Ukraine."
Stricter restrictions on the export of dual purpose goods and technologies will be imposed on those companies. Some of these companies are located in third countries, including China, India, Iran, Serbia and the United Arab Emirates.
