JAKARTA - The European Union (EU) announced the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing new measures targeting the energy, financial, trade, defense, and anti-duty evasion sectors.
The package includes 36 new listings in the Rusiameliputi energy sector, including upstream and downstream activities, such as oil exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation, according to a statement.
Two Russian ports, namely Murmansk and Tuapse, as well as the Karimun Oil Terminal in Indonesia are included in the list because they are related to sanctions evasion.
Sanctions evasion is the deliberate avoidance of legal restrictions (asset freezes, trade bans) imposed on states, entities, or individuals, which often involve fictitious companies, false documents, the transfer of goods through third countries, and fraudulent financial transactions.
The EU also expanded measures against Russia's so-called "shadow fleet", adding 46 additional ships and entities, bringing the total number of ships sanctioned to 632. Hundreds of ships are subject to port access bans and service restrictions.
New security measures have also been introduced to prevent the sale of EU tankers supporting Russian oil exports.
In addition, the EU laid the foundation for a forthcoming ban on Russian maritime transport of oil and petroleum products, which will be coordinated with the G7.
The blocking tightened restrictions on 20 Russian banks, bringing the total to 70 banks barred from the EU market.
A full ban was imposed on transactions with Russian crypto asset service providers, along with restrictions on Russian-related digital currencies, including the proposed digital ruble.
The new export ban covers goods worth more than 365 million euros (Rp7.3 trillion), while import restrictions are imposed on metals, chemicals, and minerals worth more than 530 million euros (Rp10.7 trillion).
The EU also added 58 Russian military-related companies, including suppliers of a number of countries, such as China, the United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan.
For the first time, the EU activated an anti-circumvention mechanism, citing concerns over the re-export of sensitive goods through Kyrgyzstan. The move targets goods used in the production of drones and missiles.
The sanctions include 120 new lists, 33 individuals, and 83 entities, which are subject to asset freezes and travel bans.
"Russia's economic war is under increasing pressure, while Ukraine is getting a big boost. We must continue to put this pressure until (Russian President Vladimir) Putin understands that his war will not go anywhere," said EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas.
The package of sanctions was delayed due to internal disagreements, including objections from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary Viktor Orban, who will soon step down.
After the change of leadership in Budapest, various objections were eliminated, paving the way for the settlement of the sanctions.
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