Work on a new package of sanctions continues within the European Union (EU), and this time, Russian oil giant Lukoil could also be targeted. Leading countries like Germany and France have put forward this proposal, seeking to increase pressure on Russia.
Redaksiya reports that, according to diplomats, the 27-member bloc is trying to coordinate with the United States to strengthen pressure against Moscow. Lukoil is also mentioned in the new round of sanctions. This step is taken in response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The purpose of the sanctions is to limit Russia's financial resources for the war.
This proposal is part of the EU's efforts to expand the sanctions it has imposed against Russia. Sanctions against Russian oil had been applied previously, but the new proposal could also include large companies like Lukoil. This is part of the EU's efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia and hinder the financing of the war.