What's in the EU's proposed 19th package of Russia sanctions
European Commission proposed a new set of sanctions against Russia. This is the 19th package after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions target energy, finance, and exports. Restrictions include Russian LNG, banks, and crypto platforms. Expo...

Here are the details:
ENERGY MEASURES
* A ban on Russian liquefied natural gas from Jan. 1, 2027, bringing forward the date from Jan. 1, 2028 that was proposed to member states via other legal texts
* The EU banned trans-shipments of Russian LNG in a previous package
* The EU will list 118 new vessels in Moscow's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 560
* Ban on re-insuring listed vessels and reinsurance for used Russian aircraft
* Ends exemptions for Russian oil companies Rosneft and Gazpromneft
* List oil traders, refineries and petrochemical companies in third countries that breach sanctions including in China
FINANCIAL MEASURES
* A full transaction ban on more Russian banks and their operations in third countries
* Restriction on the Russian credit card system (MIR) and fast payments system (SBP) EXPORT BANS
* Bans on chemicals, metal components, salts, and ores useful to Russia's military
* Bans on investment in certain Special Economic Zones in Russia relevant for the war effort with the option to extend to list ports outside Russia used for weapons transfers or the shadow fleet
* Bans on high-tech services including geospatial information, AI, and high-performance computing
* Restrictions related to tourism in Russia
CHILDREN
* Sanctions on individuals involved in the abduction and indoctrination of Ukrainian children
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