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BRUSSELS, June 9 — The European Commission has proposed its 21st sanctions package against Russia, expanding measures across energy, finance, trade, crypto assets and, for the first time, fisheries, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
According to the Commission statement, the plan includes suspending the oil price cap adjustment until next January, aimed at stabilising markets while sustaining pressure on Russian revenues.
It also adds 30 vessels to the sanctions list, in addition to the 632 already designated, and targets ships supporting Russia’s shadow fleet, including bunkering services.
New restrictions would cover ports, airports and refineries linked to Russian oil trade, while exports of liquefied natural gas tankers to Russia would be restricted.
On financial measures, the proposal extends transaction bans to 31 Russian banks and 20 entities including crypto firms, platforms and oil traders in third countries.
Trade restrictions would be expanded to goods and technologies used by Russia’s military-industrial sector, including drone-related equipment.
Import bans worth about 60 million euros include selected metals and automotive parts, aiming to reduce dependence on Russian imports.
For the first time, fisheries are included, with restrictions on fish products and a full ban on items such as cod.
The proposal also introduces a travel ban on individuals who have served in Russian armed forces since the Ukraine conflict began.