The EU agreed on the fifth package of sanctions against Russia

The permanent representatives of the EU countries agreed on the fifth package of sanctions against RUSSIA, it includes a complete embargo on the import of Russian coal. This was reported on Twitter by the French representation in the Council of the European Union.

According to the BFMTV channel, Russian coal imports account for 45% of the EU's total coal imports.

RBC sent inquiries to the largest coal producing companies: SUEK, Raspadskaya, Mechel.

The import of Russian gas, oil and nuclear fuel was not affected by the fifth package of EU sanctions. Earlier, MEPs adopted a resolution calling on the EU to impose an embargo on the supply of Russian gas, oil, coal and nuclear fuel. However, it is advisory in nature.

In addition, the new sanctions package includes: