The EU studies measures against the export of Russian coal to third countries within the framework of the new sanctions

BRUSELAS, 27 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The European Union is working to stop the export of Russian coal to third countries within the framework of the new round of sanctions to respond to the Russian escalation in the Ukraine conflict after the announcement of partial mobilization of the population, nuclear threats and referendums in the Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions.

In an appearance in the European Parliament, the deputy managing director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the EU External Action Service (EEAS), Luc Pierre Devigne, has pointed out that the new European sanctions will include more prohibitions on Russian imports and exports to the country, it will also attack new economic sectors and the 'black list' of individuals and companies responsible for the Russian escalation will be expanded.

He also pointed out that community diplomacy is working with the European Commission to stop the export of Russian coal to third countries, following the measure that prohibits European companies from participating in these transactions.

In front of the MEPs, Devigne has assured that there is room to apply sanctions against Moscow for the military aggression against the neighboring country and has given as an example the agreement reached at the G7 level to limit the maximum prices of oil from Russia.

The Twenty-seven await a proposal from the European Commission for the latest package of sanctions, with the idea that the first text can be discussed this Wednesday at the level of ambassadors to the EU, following the political agreement of the foreign ministers on the margins of the the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The option of setting a ceiling on the price of oil seems to win over the Twenty-seven, a diplomatic source assures Europa Press, despite the reluctance of some countries such as Hungary and Cyprus, more dependent on Russian hydrocarbons, although the EU rules out in this moment to sanction the nuclear energy sector as advocated by Germany.

Regarding international support for the Kremlin, the EEAS representative assessed that China is not satisfied with Russia's "adventurous spirit" and is beginning to look with concern at the impact of the war on energy or food prices.

"What was presented as a military operation of days has now changed," stressed the European diplomat, echoing India's statements that it is not a time for war, Kazakhstan's decision not to accept the result of the consultations in the occupied areas in Ukraine or Turkey's demand that the territories invaded by Russia be returned.

"Russia is increasingly diplomatically isolated," Devigne summarized, who in any case insisted that the EU must continue on the path traveled so far and redouble economic sanctions and commit support to kyiv for as long as necessary. "This is not the time to give in," she has settled.