The European official explained that these measures include the sectors of fuel, tobacco, cement, iron and steel. The sanctions also target Belarusian officials “who helped Russia” in its attack on Ukraine.
EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said that Brussels would propose to member states to use the European Union’s emergency financing line “to provide lethal weapons, as well as fuel, protection equipment and health supplies to the Ukrainian forces,” putting an end to “an issue that was considered taboo and based on the European Union’s refraining from providing weapons.” to the warring parties.
Josef Borrell attacked Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he said “makes a mockery of international law.”
Josef Borrell concluded: “We will target with sanctions the elite and the wealthy in President Putin’s regime.”