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News|Russia-Ukraine warTrump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy faltersDespite losing slivers of territory, Ukraine is confident about its long-term prospects in the war — and its military and diplomatic successes against Russian energy will only strengthen that belief.

The European Union is set to implement a new series of sanctions targeting Russian energy exports on Thu, Oct 19, 2023. This action aligns with recent measures taken by the United States, which imposed similar restrictions against Russia.

JBy Jason FordOct 23, 20251 min read

The European Union is set to implement a new series of sanctions targeting Russian energy exports on Thu, Oct 19, 2023. This action aligns with recent measures taken by the United States, which imposed similar restrictions against Russia.

The sanctions come amid ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, with both nations targeting each other's energy infrastructure. These actions are intended to create economic challenges that impact the warfare capabilities of both countries.

Since late summer, Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian refineries, significantly affecting Russia's energy production. Ukraine claims to have struck Russian energy facilities 58 times since August, targeting vital infrastructure and reducing Russia's refining capacity. Notable incidents include the closure of the Orenburg gas processing complex and the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery due to drone strikes.

Russia has responded by targeting Ukrainian electricity production, particularly in the eastern regions. This strategy has led to significant electricity transfers from western Ukraine and attacks on coal mining operations.

The European Union is set to implement a new series of sanctions targeting Russian energy exports on Thu, Oct 19, 2023.
Jason Ford · Thehackingpost

Sanctions serve as a strategic tool to pressurize Russia into negotiations. The EU's 19th package of sanctions aims to phase out Russian gas imports by the next year and leverage Russian central bank reserves immobilized on EU soil to fund Ukrainian defense purchases, including European and US weapon systems.

The sanctions also target third-party entities involved in circumventing current restrictions, including two Chinese refineries and a trading company.

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These measures are part of a broader effort to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities while exerting economic pressure on Russia's war economy.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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