EU prepares new package of sanctions against four Russian banks

This was reported by Politico citing its sources.

According to journalists, the tenth anniversary package will include sanctions against four Russian banks. Alfa Bank, the largest private bank founded by billionaire Mikhail Fridman, is to be added to the list. In addition, 130 entities and individuals will be sanctioned.

The new sanctions package will also include banning Russian nationals from working for critical infrastructure companies in the EU, such as electricity grids or gas suppliers.

In addition, the sanctions list will include trade bans on imports to the EU of Russian rubber, asphalt or bitumen (petroleum products) and on exports to Russia of EU goods, including trucks, other heavy vehicles and construction vehicles.