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EU Commission Proposes Ban on Entry for Russian Soldiers Involved in Ukraine War

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Commission proposes a ban on entry into the EU for Russian soldiers involved in the war against Ukraine.
  • This measure is part of the proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia, aiming to increase economic pressure.
  • The proposal must be unanimously approved by the EU's 27 member states to be adopted.

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to ban entry into the European Union for all Russian soldiers who have participated in the war against Ukraine. This significant move is part of the EU's proposed 21st sanctions package aimed at intensifying economic pressure on Russia.

We propose for the first time to ban entry into the EU for all who have served in the Russian armed forces since the beginning of the war.

— Ursula von der LeyenAnnouncing the European Commission's proposal for a new sanctions measure against Russia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the proposal, stating, "Europe is a forbidden area for all who have participated in the invasion of Ukraine. It's that simple." The intention behind this measure is to hold individuals actively engaged in combat against Ukraine accountable.

Beyond the entry ban, the Commission's proposal includes further sanctions targeting Russia's finance, energy, and fishing sectors. These measures are designed to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in genuine peace negotiations. The existing price cap on Russian crude oil will be maintained at approximately $44 per barrel until January, a move intended to stabilize oil markets while continuing to pressure Russia's revenue streams.

Europe is a forbidden area for all who have participated in the invasion of Ukraine. It's that simple.

— Ursula von der LeyenEmphasizing the EU's stance against individuals involved in the Ukraine conflict.

This proposal for the 21st sanctions package now requires negotiation and unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states. Officials are hopeful that the process will be expedited, particularly following recent political shifts in Hungary.

This will give the oil markets time to stabilize, while maintaining pressure on Russia's revenues.

— Ursula von der LeyenExplaining the rationale for maintaining the price cap on Russian crude oil.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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