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1- 10th package of EU sanctions against Russia to be ready for anniversary of full-scale invasion - Reuters
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20.01.23 23:32
European Union countries are working on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which is scheduled to come into effect in February, the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
This was stated to agency Reuters by diplomatic sources, reports Censor.NЕТ with reference to “European truth”.
The more hardline EU countries are already demanding new sanctions, which, among other things, should limit cooperation with Moscow in the field of nuclear fuel, ban imports of Russian diamonds, and reduce trade with Belarus, a Kremlin ally.
Senior diplomats from the three EU countries with a moderate stance on sanctions told Reuters that the next package of sanctions against Russia should be ready by the anniversary of the invasion on February 24.
They did not, however, discuss what those sanctions might include. “It’s too early, we just got the ninth package,” said a senior diplomat from another EU country.
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No decisions on the tenth package of sanctions are expected at the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on Monday, January 23. Instead, they will discuss the approval of the seventh tranche of military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million euros, which was previously blocked by Hungary.
In addition, Foreign Ministers are also expected to expand the sanctions list against Iran for human rights violations, and some EU countries are calling for even more action in response to Tehran’s supply of drones used by Russia in Ukraine.
The media reported earlier that Brussels had accelerated work on the tenth package of sanctions and hoped to adopt it before the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.
According to the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the tenth package of sanctions will be mainly focused on closing loopholes and introducing significant consequences for those who circumvent EU sanctions.
2- Field of energy will become one of parts of 10th package of sanctions against Russian Federation, - Michel
19.01.23 17:05
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Field of energy will become one of parts of 10th package of sanctions against Russian Federation, - Michel
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The energy sector will become one of the parts of the 10th package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression in Ukraine.
This was announced by the Chairman of the European Council, Charles Michel, Censor.NET reports with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.
“I can confirm that we have started consultations on a possible 10th package of sanctions. We have decided to specifically direct these sanctions to the energy sector,” he explained.
Also, according to him, it is necessary to see in which sectors it is possible to introduce sanctions against the Russian Federation.
In addition, Michel noted, it is important to direct these sanctions against Russian propagandists, and not only to maintain pressure on the Kremlin, but also to increase it.
According to the President of the European Council, another task is to attract more states to further isolate Russia and those states that support it.
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1. Netherlands ready to pay for Leopard tanks for Ukraine - Bloomberg
19.01.23 21:45
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The deliveries should take place within a broad coalition of European and NATO allies.
According to Censor.NЕТ, this is statеd by Bloomberg.
According to Dutch Defense Minister Keesa Ollongren, the Netherlands is ready to pay for Leopard tanks to be sent to Ukraine as part of a coalition of European and NATO allies.
The Netherlands has already paid for the shipment of T-72 tanks from the Czech Republic to Kyiv, and the same approach, according to the Minister, could be replicated for German Leopard tanks.
“That’s definitely something we’re willing to do,” Ollongren said.
In addition to the tanks, any coalition will also require partners to provide ammunition, training and other support.
“We are all waiting to hear Germany’s position on tanks, but I am in favor of trying to find a solution and trying to send tanks to Ukraine,” Ollongren emphasized.
2. Netherlands to give two Patriot systems to Ukraine
20.01.23 21:22
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This is stated by Censor.NЕТ with reference to Ukrinform.
“The Netherlands will hand over two Patriot anti-aircraft missile launchers to Ukraine,” the statement said.
Ukraine will also receive missiles for these launchers.
65 Dutch servicemen will train about 200 Ukrainian soldiers to use the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, according to a letter from Dutch Defense Minister Kees Ollongren to the House of Representatives.”