Need structural changes: the EU is introduced a new concept for sanctions against Russia

Thus, according to the special representative of the European Union for the sanctions of David O'Sllivan, sanctions that have already been imposed against Russia are effective and far -reaching. "Now we have to focus on the implementation and fight against the bypass," he said. David O'Sallawan believes that in some respects the European Union needs to be made structural changes. "My role now is to ensure their effective execution, not bypassing through third countries," O'Sallaw said.

According to him, the European Union is already negotiating with countries that Russia can try to use to bypass sanctions. "Collaboration and participation in dialogue with third countries that can be used as a bypass platform. I have already started my work by visiting the United Arab Emirates with my colleagues from the US and the United Kingdom. Further visits are planned," are planned. " He stressed.

At the same time, Politico writes that sanctions had a lower influence on the Russian Federation than the bloc's leaders. In particular, the cost of Russian exports to the EU increased in 2022 compared to the previous year, mostly due to higher prices for energy and raw materials. In addition, despite large -scale sanctions on spare parts for aircraft, the Russian carrier "Aeroflot" is still flying. The reason: Turkey is engaged in repair and maintenance of aircraft.

Also, the Russian defense industry has adapted to restrictions, replacing sanctions, dual -use goods and redeveloped consumer goods. For example, in the Russian Federation, microchips are removed from the toasters, and then use them in their controlled missiles that bomb Ukraine. We will remind, on February 25, 2023 the European Union introduced the 10th package of sanctions against Russia.

Within the new restrictions, the conditions for the ban on export of critical technologies and industrial goods will be strengthened: at the same time, Russian oil after the EU sanctions and G7 countries are trading much lower than the specified threshold of $ 60 per barrel. Yes, in February 2023, the URALS oil was an average of $ 49. 56 a barrel, which is almost twice lower than a year earlier.