BRUSSELS, 18 Dec. EU within the framework of the new The 12th package of anti-Russian sanctions introduces import and export restrictions, including aluminum products, copper wire, chemicals, technologies and software licenses, follows from a widespread statement by the EU Council.
In addition, the EU obliged European companies to stipulate in contracts with partners a ban on the re-export of a number of dual-use goods to the Russian Federation.
«Today's decision obliges EU exporters to prohibit re-export to Russia and re-export for use in Russia of particularly sensitive goods and technologies when sold, supplied, transferred or exported to third countries,» the statement said.
The ban includes goods “used in Russian military systems found on the battlefield in Ukraine, or critical to the development, production or use in these Russian military systems, as well as aviation goods and weapons.” .
«Today's decision expands the list of prohibited products that could contribute to the technological improvement of the Russian defense and security sector, including chemicals, lithium batteries, thermostats, DC motors and motors for unmanned aerial vehicles, manufacturing equipment and spare parts,» the statement said. .
The EU is also introducing restrictions on the import of aluminum products, including wire, pipes and foil.
Also, “a ban on the import of liquefied propane is being introduced with a 12-month transition period.”