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India.com
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Russia Hits Back At EU Sanctions, Expands Entry Ban List
MOSCOW: Russia has significantly expanded its entry ban list mainly targetting European officials, in response to the European Union's recent 17th and 18th package of sanctions against the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The Council of the European Union approved the 17th and 18th packages of sanctions on Russia on May 20 and July 18, respectively, over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "In response to these unfriendly actions, Russia has significantly expanded the list of officials from European institutions, EU member states and a number of European countries that follow Brussels' anti-Russian policy, who are banned from entering Russia based on the Federal Law 114-FZ 'On the Procedure of Exiting and Entering the Russian Federation' from August 15, 1996," read the statement. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, those include citizens of EU member states and some other Western countries, who work for security and government agencies and commercial organisations and are responsible for providing military aid to Kyiv, participate in the delivery of dual-use products to Ukraine, engage in efforts aimed at undermining the territorial integrity of our country and block the movement of Russian vessels and cargoes in the Baltic Sea. It further specified that the blacklist also includes officials in EU institutions and the government agencies of EU countries and other European nations who are involved in the persecution of Russian officials for the alleged "illegal arrests" and removal of people from Ukrainian territories. Additionally the ban was extended to those who are working to create "a tribunal" against the Russian leadership, call for the seizure of Russian state assets and the use of profits from them to the benefit of the Kyiv regime; those behind sanctions on Russia who seek to harm Russia's relations with other countries; civil society activists and members of the academic community who are particularly known for their anti-Russian rhetoric; the lawmakers from EU countries and members of the European Parliament that voted for anti-Russian resolutions and bills, said the Russian Foreign Ministry. Furthermore, the Ministry asserted that "hostile anti-Russian actions cannot influence" Moscow's policy. "Russia will continue to pursue a policy aimed at defending its national interests and a new, equitable world order," the statement emphasised. It also stressed that 'further sanctions-related decisions by the European Union will also be met with a timely and appropriate response". The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the imposition of sanctions made it evident that "the European Union continues to pile up unilateral restrictions on Russia, which are illegal in terms of international law and undermine the prerogatives of the UN Security Council". The EU's 18th package of sanctions on Russia blacklisted over 50 individuals and entities. The sanctions affected 22 Russian banks, the Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the Russian Rosneft company's oil refinery in India. The price cap for Russian oil was reduced from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, while the EU imposed a ban on the import of petroleum products made of Russian oil.
Shafaq News
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Russia bans EU officials over sanctions push
Shafaq News – Moscow On Tuesday, Russia expanded its entry ban list to include additional European Union officials and citizens in response to the EU's latest sanctions against Moscow. In a statement, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Brussels of undermining the authority of the United Nations Security Council. The updated blacklist includes individuals accused of 'undermining Russia's territorial integrity, enforcing maritime blockades in the Baltic Sea, pursuing legal action against Russian officials,' advocating the seizure of Russian state assets, or supporting international tribunals targeting Russian leaders. It also names EU lawmakers and activists allegedly involved in promoting anti-Russian rhetoric or legislation. The ministry further emphasized that such 'hostile acts' would not alter its political course, warning that any future EU sanctions would receive a 'timely and proportional response.' Earlier, the United Kingdom announced 137 new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and energy sectors, focusing on the so-called 'shadow fleet' used to evade international restrictions. The UK also coordinated with the European Union to lower the Crude Oil Price Cap, the G7 mechanism on Russian seaborne crude oil and petroleum products. The new development comes as Moscow and Kyiv are preparing for a new round of talks. The Kremlin downplayed expectations for the talks scheduled to take place in Istanbul on July 23. The Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that no 'magical breakthroughs' should be expected in the current political climate. However, he acknowledged that agreements on prisoner exchanges or the return of remains would still be seen as meaningful progress. The upcoming Istanbul meeting follows two earlier rounds held on May 26 and June 2, during which Moscow and Kyiv agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and committed to returning all seriously ill and young captives under the age of 25.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Germany Will Break…': Putin Aide Predicts Falls Of Russia's Enemy No. 1
/ Jul 21, 2025, 08:36AM IST In a candid interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov opens up about Donald Trump's rhetoric on Russia, potential future talks with Trump, and the current contradictions within the EU's Ukraine strategy. Peskov outlines Russia's stance on Ukraine, discusses Western economic strain—especially Germany's—and criticises what he calls a rising tide of 'anti-Russian and militaristic ecstasy' in Europe. Watch.
Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Zelensky: Russia launched massive Ukraine strike
Shafaq News – Kyiv/Moscow Russia launched one of its heaviest aerial assaults in months overnight, deploying more than 300 Iranian-made drones and 30 missiles across at least ten Ukrainian regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on Saturday. On X, Zelensky detailed extensive destruction, noting that Sumy in the northeast sustained major infrastructure damage and widespread blackouts, while Shostka faced what he described as 'combined strikes' involving both drones and missiles. The strikes also hit Donetsk, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Kherson, Volyn, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Zhytomyr. Ukraine's Air Force said drone interceptions were still underway in the morning as emergency crews responded across multiple sites. In Odesa, drones set fire to a residential building, killing one person and injuring six, including a child. Mayor Hennady Trukhanov reported at least 20 drones struck the city, adding on Telegram that 'emergency services are operating on high alert.' Meanwhile, Russia claimed Ukrainian drones had breached its airspace. The Defense Ministry asserted it shot down 87 drones across several regions. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that 13 were intercepted near the capital. The escalation came hours after the European Union approved its 18th sanctions package against Moscow—its toughest yet. Initially blocked by Slovakia, the measures passed following a compromise on energy policy and gas import cuts. Key provisions include slashing the G7-imposed price cap on Russian crude from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, aiming to choke off export revenue and squeeze Russia's war economy. The Kremlin denounced the sanctions in its first official reaction, calling them part of the EU's 'consistent anti-Russian line.'
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
No Double Standards On Energy Trade: India On Latest EU Sanctions Package Against Russia
NEW DELHI: Hours after the European Union (EU) agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, India on Friday said that it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures and that there should be no "double standards", especially when it comes to energy trade. "We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the European Union. India does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures. We are a responsible actor and remain fully committed to our legal obligations," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to media queries regarding the issue. "Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens. We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade," he added. According to the EU, the 18th Russia sanctions package focuses on five building blocks: cutting Russia's energy revenues, hitting Russia's banking sector, further weakening its military-industrial complex, strengthening anti-circumvention measures, and holding Russia accountable for its crimes against Ukrainian children and cultural heritage. "With this package, the number of listed vessels in Russia's shadow fleet reaches a total of 444 vessels, and the number of individual listings exceeds 2,500. This package also includes new sanctions against Belarus," read the EU statement. On Thursday, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that India has diversified its sources for buying oil in the global market, due to which the government is not 'unduly worried' over any US crackdown on Russia's oil exports. Speaking at the Urja Varta 2025, the minister said India currently buys oil from 40 nations, as compared to 27 countries in 2007, and the global market is well-supplied. "There is a lot of oil available in the market. Iran and Venezuela are currently under sanctions. But are they going to be under sanctions forever? Many countries, including Brazil, Canada and others, are ramping up output. I am not unduly worried about supplies as of now. We have diversified our sources," Puri said. The minister's statement came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump announcing that secondary sanctions would be imposed on countries buying Russian oil. On July 15, Trump had threatened to impose serious trade restrictions on Russia unless a peace deal with Ukraine is reached within 50 days. Trump said US tariffs on Russian exports would be increased to 100 per cent, while also threatening to impose secondary sanctions on countries such as India and China that buy oil from Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow on Friday described the move as unlawful and emphasised that it will assess the latest package in order to minimise its impact. "So far, we continue to observe a fairly consistent anti-Russian stance from Europe. We have repeatedly stated that we view such unilateral restrictions as illegal and we oppose them," Russian state-run news agency TASS quoted Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as saying. Peskov further emphasised that the Russian leadership will assess the latest package of European sanctions in order to minimise its impact. "Undoubtedly, the new package will need to be thoroughly analysed in order to minimise its impact," said Peskov. He further asserted that Russia has developed a degree of immunity to sanctions over the course of repeated waves of Western restrictions. "Over time, we have indeed developed a certain immunity to sanctions and have adapted to living under such conditions," he noted.
