EC to soon present its proposals for new sanctions against Russia

The European Commission (EC) will send its proposal to EU member states to ban the sale of diamonds from Russia for consideration, reported from the France-Presse agency.

The European Commission has adopted a proposal that will be sent to member countries for consideration. If all 27 member countries approve it, they can vote unanimously, the agency said.

It was previously reported that the 12th package of sanctions against Russia will include new lists of personal restrictions on more than 120 defendants, as well as export sanctions, including on diamonds, measures to tighten control over the prices of Russian oil and steps to countering circumvention of EU sanctions.

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