Moscow’s reaction to the new Western sanctions against Russia

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting “Tass” news agency, on Friday, February 23 and on the eve of the anniversary of the start of the Russian military attack on Ukraine, the European Union, the United States, England, Canada and Australia introduced new sanctions packages against Russia. The list of sanctions includes a large number of natural and legal persons, as well as foreign companies and even Russian cultural figures, who, according to the Western authorities, support the military industrial complex of the Russian Federation.

The EU sanctions list includes 106 natural persons and 88 legal persons. The package of restrictions aims to “limit Russia’s access” to drone parts, and the sanctions target individuals and companies involved in the production of Russian military equipment.

In particular, the European Union imposed sanctions against five governors of different regions of the Russian Federation. Also, among the sanctioned people, six judges and 10 officials in the regions annexed to Russia in eastern Ukraine can be seen. Approved. This list includes 106 natural persons and 88 legal persons. Brussels officials emphasized that the purpose of this package is to expand the list of prohibited goods that will help the development of Russia’s defense and security sector. For example, it includes the equipment necessary to develop and manufacture drones. Export restrictions in this package also affect companies from China, India, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Turkey and Sri Lanka.

Permanent representation of Russia in the European Union The reaction to this action declared that the European Union in its “anti-Russian fever” has lost the real feeling and decided that it has the right to interfere in trade and economic relations with third countries.

At the same time, Peter Stano, the spokesperson of the European Union’s foreign policy office, said that it is necessary to continue the dialogue with Russia in order to convey the Union’s position on important issues to this country.

White House approves 500 new sanctions against Russia

according to a message from President Joe Biden The US will impose more than 500 new sanctions against Russia, the US president announced on the official White House website on Friday. It is clear that the sanctions will target Russia’s financial sector, defense industry, supply chains and people who try to avoid the initial sanctions.

The White House statement reminded Ukraine continues to fight against Russia with the support of a coalition of 50 countries. “We are also imposing new export restrictions on nearly 100 organizations that support the Russian military machine,” Biden-Goff said. “We are taking measures to further reduce Russia’s energy revenues.” Russia will apply.

Canada’s new sanctions against Russia

Canada also joined the application of new restrictions of Western countries against Russia. It has imposed anti-Russian sanctions against 20 natural persons and more than 150 legal entities.

In particular, these restrictions affect individuals and companies from the Russia’s defense and oil companies support, including insurance founders and companies producing military components and technologies. In addition, Canada imposed sanctions on 19 individuals and four organizations active in Russia’s cultural and educational sectors, identified as being associated with private military companies and so-called pro-Russian voluntary organizations.

The Australian Foreign Ministry announced the expansion of sanctions against Russia

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced this morning, Saturday, that The authorities of this country introduced new sanctions against Russia in the framework of supporting Ukraine. He said: Today, the Australian government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 55 individuals and targeted financial sanctions against 37 Russian institutions and organizations.

In this message It is emphasized that Australia is steadfast in its support for Ukraine. To this end, the country has also imposed sanctions against targets in Russia’s defense, energy, media and mining sectors. Institutions and companies that are said to be related to the “Russian procurement network” in Belarus, Iran and North Korea were also subject to restrictions.

The Foreign Ministry of this country calculated Australia has so far imposed more than 1200 sanctions in support of Ukraine.

Russia’s reaction to the 13th package of EU sanctions

Last night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, in response to the 13th package of anti-Russian restrictions of the European Union, published the list of representatives of European institutions and member states of this Union, who are banned from entering the territory of the Russian Federation. expanded.

In the statement published in this regard, it is explained: speaking on behalf of representatives of law enforcement agencies and trade organizations of EU countries, citizens of member states of this Union is responsible for providing military aid to the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev. In addition, the restrictions have affected representatives of EU institutions that have supported the confiscation of Russian assets or the transfer of profits from them to Ukraine, prosecuted Russian officials, supported the imposition of anti-Russian sanctions, and attempted to improve relations. weaken Moscow with other countries, and are also involved in spreading false information about Russia. It is the members of the Security Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Security Council that “systematically make aggressive statements against Russia.” Such unfriendly actions will be met with a symmetrical and appropriate response from the Russian side in the future. Director of Communications of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) admitted that Russia has surprised the whole world with its strong economic growth despite severe international sanctions. In addition, the International Monetary Fund has revised its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2024. also improved by 1.5 percent and noted that this figure has reached 2.6 percent.

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