The European Union has confirmed its intention to approve the 16th package of sanctions against Russia by the third anniversary of a full-scale invasion. The Minister of European Affairs of Poland, which is currently presiding in the EU, reported this during a speech in the European Parliament on February 11, Interfax-Ukraine .
According to the Minister, the EU has already introduced 15 packages of "large -scale and unprecedented sanctions" aimed at weakening the ability of the Russian Federation to wage war. He expressed confidence that the next package of restrictions would be adopted on the anniversary of aggression.
In addition to sanctions, the EU continues Ukraine's financial support. Extraordinary revenues from frozen Russian assets are directed to help Kiev:
- The first tranche of € 1.5 billion was highlighted last summer.
- The second tranche of EUR 1.9 billion is expected in April.
- The total budget support of Ukraine from the EU this year has already exceeded € 30 billion.
The EU is also the main G7 credit depositor for Ukraine, which emphasizes its strategic role in financing the reconstruction of the country. A new package of sanctions will be another step in the pressure policy on Russia and support of Ukraine.
