The European Commission has welcomed the Council’s adoption of the 15th sanctions package against Russia, which targets 52 new (non-EU) vessels from the so-called Russian ‘shadow fleet.’
These measures announced yesterday are designed to combat mostly sanctions’ circumvention.
The package also includes substantial individual and entity listings related to the Russian military-industrial complex, whilst it increases the legal protection of EU Central Securities Depositories (EU CSDs).
The 15th package targets 52 new vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet, increasing the total number of such listings to 79. These vessels (non-EU) are subject to a port access ban and a ban on provision of services.
“These ships have been found to be engaged in high-risk shipping practices when transporting Russian oil or petroleum products, in arms deliveries, grain theft, or supporting the Russian energy sector,” the European Commission said in its release yesterday.
The package also includes 84 additional listings, including 54 individuals and 30 entities, responsible for actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine. They are now subject to asset freezes, and in the case of individuals also to travel bans.
The listings primarily affect Russian military companies that manufacture aircraft parts, drones, electronics, engines, high-tech components for weapons, and other military equipment.
The listings also target a number of senior managers in companies active in the Russian energy sector, including shipping companies.
