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Tuesday, 3 May 2022 (YJC)_ Contrary to previous positions in Berlin, German officials have said they are ready to support EU sanctions against the sale of Russian oil.
Contrary to its previous position, Berlin has stated its support for EU sanctions against the sale of Russian oil due to its invasion of Ukraine.
According to Reuters, the European Commission intends to present the sixth package of EU sanctions this week against Russia due to military operations in Ukraine, which includes possible sanctions on the sale of Russian oil.
The EU's move comes as Kiev says Russia's energy exports to Europe, which has so far been exempt from international sanctions, could fund the Kremlin's war in Ukraine and supply it with millions of euros a day.
"The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelinsky, said in a video overnight speech:
The package should include clear steps to block revenues from Russia's energy resources.
The news comes as German Foreign Minister Annalna Bayerbock announced on Sunday that Western sanctions against Russia would not be lifted due to a military strike on Ukraine unless Moscow withdraws its troops from the neighboring country. .
On the other hand, Germany announced yesterday (Monday) that it is ready to support immediate EU sanctions against Russian oil.
German Economy Minister Robert Hubb said:
We have reached a point where Germany can withstand oil sanctions.
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