The EU promised to intensify the pressure on Moscow „until the liberation of Ukraine” and adopted, on Saturday, one day after the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a tenth package of sanctions against Russia. „We now have the most far-reaching sanctions ever, depleting Russia’s war arsenal and biting deep into its economy”, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The High Representative of the EU for foreign policy, Josep Borrell, warned that the bloc will continue to impose more sanctions against Moscow. The package also adds to the list of banned exports electronic components used in Russian weapons systems, including drones, missiles, helicopters, as well as specific rare earth elements, electronic integrated circuits and thermal cameras. The new sanctions also impose stricter export restrictions on 96 other entities accused of supporting Russia’s military-industrial sector, including, for the first time, seven Iranian entities that produce military drones used by Moscow. Additional restrictions are also imposed on imports of goods that generate significant revenue for Russia, such as asphalt and synthetic rubber.
Eugen Cojocariu, Radio Romania International
