The European Council reached a political agreement on imposing an embargo on Russian oil, as provided for in the sixth package of sanctions against Russia.
Embargo on oil
“The European Council agrees that the sixth package of sanctions against Russia will cover crude oil, as well as petroleum products delivered from Russia to the Member States, with the temporary exception of crude oil delivered via pipelines,” the conclusions said. European Council leaders, who called on the Council to “finalize the agreement” and “approve it without delay, ensuring the smooth functioning of the EU single market, fair competition, solidarity between Member States and a level playing field, gradual abolition of dependence on Russian fossil fuels “.
In the event of a “sudden interruption of supply, emergency measures will be taken to ensure security”, the conclusions assure. It is also emphasized that “the European Council will return to the issue of the temporary exemption for crude oil delivered via pipelines as soon as possible”.
Financial assistance
The “27” in their conclusions emphasize that “the EU is ready to provide Ukraine with new emergency macro-financial assistance of up to 9 billion euros in 2022”. In this context, the European Council calls for the Commission proposal to be considered as soon as it is submitted.
“The EU and its Member States are prepared to play an important role in the reconstruction of Ukraine in the future,” the report said. “Consideration should be given to setting up a Ukrainian reconstruction platform, bringing together the Ukrainian government, the EU and its Member States, the European Investment Bank, as well as international partners, financial institutions, experts and (other) stakeholders.” is added.
The European Council reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s “aggressive war” against Ukraine, urges Russia to immediately end its indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and to withdraw all troops and military equipment immediately and unconditionally. from the whole territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
“The atrocities committed by the Russian forces and the suffering and destruction they are causing are unspeakable,” the report said.
The European Council calls on Russia to allow immediate humanitarian access and safe passage for all citizens. The European Council expects that international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions on the Treatment of Prisoners of War, will be fully respected. It also calls on Russia to immediately allow the safe return of Ukrainians who have been forcibly removed to Russia.
War crimes
In addition, the European Council commends all those who assist in gathering evidence and investigating war crimes and more serious crimes, and expresses its support for the intensive work of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for this purpose.
It also welcomes the work carried out by the Advocate General of Ukraine with financial support and capacity building support from the European Union and its Member States. Welcomes the establishment of a joint research team coordinated by Eurojust, whose role has been strengthened, and the ongoing operational support provided by Europol. Russia, Belarus and all those responsible will be held accountable for their actions in accordance with international law, the summit concludes.
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