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EU internal friction grows as Greece secures sanctions exemptions in 21st Russia package
FAZ·EU · GR · RU·3 days ago
The EU has imposed sanctions on nearly 100 Russian banks, disrupting key money-transfer routes used by Russians who left after the full-scale invasion. This move is part of the EU's ongoing efforts to isolate Russia economically. The impact on Russians abroad remains uncertain.
The EU has escalated sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting oil exports via Georgian ports, cryptocurrency-based evasion, and Russia's 'shadow fleet'. While the EU has confirmed deferred sanctions on a Georgian refinery processing Russian crude, allegations of widespread circumvention via Georgian ports remain subject to verification. These measures aim to close existing loopholes and tighten economic pressure on Russia.