European and global sanctions on Russia must be maintained and strengthened until the last Russian soldier withdraws from Ukraine. The EPP Group expects that when agreeing on the 22nd EU sanctions package next week, the ministers will hit the Russian economy where it hurts.
“This involves reinforcing the sanctions targeting Russia’s financial and energy sectors, dismantling Russia’s shadow fleet, including by targeting the companies that manage its vessels and recruit their crews and captains, tightening visa policies for Russian nationals and expanding the list of individuals subject to sanctions to include people involved in undermining Europe and the rules-based international order,” stresses Andrzej Halicki, Vice-Chairman of the EPP Group.
Ahead of a European Parliament plenary debate on further EU sanctions against Russia in response to the escalating attacks…
