#Kaja Kallas

Greece and the economic interests of other member states have forced the EU to reconsider its sanctions strategy against Russia. Instead of cumbersome packages, Brussels will switch to targeted thematic measures. The 21st package may be the last in the old format. 🇪🇺🚫🇷🇺

The European Union has officially authorized member states to sell Russian oil confiscated from "shadow fleet" vessels. 🛢️🚫 This innovation will allow for the monetization of cargoes worth tens of millions of dollars seized from tankers violating the price cap. Moscow labels such actions as piracy, but Brussels continues active maritime operations. ⚓🇪🇺

The EU has imposed sanctions on Georgian business for the first time: the 'Pule' refinery has been blacklisted for processing Russian oil 🛑🇬🇪. The plant has been given six months to switch to other raw materials, otherwise the restrictions will take effect. Tbilisi promises cooperation with Brussels.

The EU Council has adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia — the largest in the last 4 years. 🚫 Tough measures have been introduced against the "shadow fleet," crypto exchanges, and banks circumventing restrictions. 🛢️ The ban on the export of dual-use goods has also been strengthened, and new individuals have been added to the blacklist. 🇪🇺

The Italian Marine Corps seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR from the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel is suspected of transporting oil from Novorossiysk and Tuapse using covert voyages. The EU intends to expand the powers of its missions to combat illegal shipments. 🚢⚓🚫

The EU has introduced its largest sanctions package against Russia, including Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'. 🚢🛢️ Kaja Kallas confirmed restrictions on 218 items, including plants supplying Moscow with fuel. Gasoline supplies from Belarus to Russia increased 20-fold in six months; this channel will now be blocked. 📉🇪🇺

Kaja Kallas announced the introduction of the EU's largest sanctions package in the last 4 years. 🇪🇺 The lists include 218 items, including 50 defense industry enterprises producing long-range drones. 🚁 This is a response to attacks on infrastructure and crimes against prisoners of war.

EU forces seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR in the Mediterranean, suspected of violating maritime law and sailing under a false flag. This event is part of the European Union's new strategy to increase pressure on Russia's "shadow fleet." 🚢🚫🇪🇺

Tucker Carlson harshly criticized the head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, calling her preparation "naive" based on personal observations. We analyze how the appointment of the top leadership of the European Union takes place and why the American journalist doubts the competence of the Estonian politician. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Greece blocked the adoption of the EU's 21st sanctions package due to concerns for the fate of the shipping company Dynagas. Athens insists that a ban on transporting Russian LNG would destroy the business of the owner of unique Arctic tankers. As a result, Brussels had to postpone the decision and extend the oil price cap. 🚢🇷🇺🇪🇺

The EU failed to agree on the 21st sanctions package against Russia due to disagreements over the fishing industry. Kaja Kallas confirmed that the 250 items of the package were not approved, but work on the entry ban for military personnel and personal sanctions continues. 🇪🇺🚫🇷🇺

Kaja Kallas made an important statement regarding the government change in Ukraine: reforms must continue for EU enlargement. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 The main candidate for the post of Prime Minister is named as Serhiy Koretsky. 🏛️