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EU Imposes 21st Round of Sanctions on Russia, Freezes Oil Price Cap, Targets Sergey Belov

The European Union has agreed on its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, including a 12-month freeze on the oil price cap and asset freezes on 94 Russian banks. The package also targets Sergey Belov, a deputy chairman of Russia’s central bank. The move follows weeks of diplomatic negotiations and aims to curb Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.

The EU imposed a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap, a measure designed to limit Russia’s revenue from oil exports. This decision was confirmed by multiple outlets, including France24 and RTE, though RTE noted the sanctions were described as a 'watered-down round.' The package also includes asset freezes and restrictions on financial institutions, as reported by Tass. The EU’s sanctions target Sergey Belov, a key figure in Russia’s central bank, according to Tass. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Where Sources Diverge

The RTE article mentions that the sanctions are a 'watered-down round' and that the oil price cap is frozen at the current level.

rte

European Union countries have agreed a new watered-down round of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after weeks of haggling, diplomats said, freezing the level of an oil price cap.

france24

EU ambassadors on Thursday reached a political agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, according to EU diplomats. The 21st sanctions package includes a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap.

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StateTASSJul 24, 01:01 AM
EU says imposes sanctions against Russia’s central bank deputy chairman

Within the Bank of Russia, Sergey Belov oversees the Cash Circulation Department, the Field Institutions Department, the Administrative Department, and the Russian Union of Cash Collection Divisions

StateTASSJul 23, 10:39 PM
EU expands sanctions against Russian financial and banking sectors

The Council is imposing asset freezes and a prohibition to make funds available to 94 banks and major financial institutions, as well as to an important figure in Russia’s banking establishment

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 23, 02:14 PM
EU agrees on new round of sanctions against Russia

The European Union has agreed upon a new sanctions package against Russia for its war in Ukraine, which includes a price cap on Russian oil.

PublicDeutsche WelleJul 23, 01:25 PM
EU imposes new round of sanctions against Russia

The European Union has agreed upon a new sanctions package against Russia for its war in Ukraine, which includes a price cap on Russian oil.

PublicFrance 24Jul 23, 11:33 AM
War in Ukraine: EU agrees 21st round of sanctions on Russia

EU ​ambassadors on Thursday ​reached a political agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, ‌according to EU diplomats. The ​21st ‌sanctions package includes ⁠a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap.

PublicRTEJul 23, 11:30 AM
EU agrees new round of sanctions on Russia - diplomats

European Union countries have agreed a new watered-down round of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after weeks of haggling, diplomats said, freezing the level of an oil price cap.