EU countries: New Russia sanctions including coal embargo
Created: 04/07/2022, 20:44
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU) gives a speech.
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The EU countries have decided on another package of sanctions against Russia.
Among other things, it includes an import ban on coal, wood and vodka.
Brussels - The 27 EU countries have launched the fifth major package of sanctions against Russia.
On Thursday evening, the permanent representatives of the member states approved the EU Commission's proposals for an import ban on coal, wood and vodka as well as numerous other punitive measures.
This was confirmed by several diplomats from the German Press Agency in Brussels.
dpa
