Ambassadors of 27 EU countries approve 16th package of sanctions against Russia — source

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BRUSSELS:  Permanent representatives of 27 EU member states have approved the 16th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, a source in the delegation of one of the European countries to the EU Council told TASS.

"Yes, the permanent representatives agreed on new sanctions this morning," the diplomat said.

According to him, this decision will be formally approved by the foreign ministers of the 27 EU countries on Monday, February 24, after which it will be published in the EU Official Journal and will come into force. The 16th package of sanctions against Russia will be introduced, as planned by Brussels, on the third anniversary of the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine.

Earlier Reuters reported citing European diplomats that the EU countries will ban the import of primary aluminum from Russia as part of the 16th package of sanctions. In addition, according to their data, sanctions will be imposed on 73 vessels that are allegedly part of the "shadow fleet."

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