EU adopts 6th sanctions package against Russia: embargo on Russian oil, de-Swifting Sberbank, blow to propaganda

European Council President Charles Michel shared the details on Twitter.

"This immediately covers more than 2/3 of oil imports from Russia, cutting a huge source of financing for its war machine.  Maximum pressure on Russia to end the war," he said.

He added:

"This sanctions package includes other hard-hitting measures: de-Swifting the largest Russian bank Sberbank, banning 3 more Russian state-owned broadcasters, and sanctioning individuals responsible for war crimes in Ukraine."

#Unity

Agreement to ban export of Russian oil to the EU. 

This immediately covers more than 2/3 of oil imports from Russia, cutting a huge source of financing for its war machine. 

Maximum pressure on Russia to end the war. 

#EUCO

— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) May 30, 2022