In European Commission reported which areas will cover fifth package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union is preparing a fifth package of sanctions against Russia, the head of the European Commission of Ursula Backdow Der Lyien is reported.

Ursula von der Lyien reported that a new package of sanctions includes a ban on Russian courts and courts managed by Russian operators, to enter the EU ports, as well as restrictions for Russian and Belarusian car transport operators.

In addition, restrictions include a complete ban on operations for four key Russian banks, including VTB. The European Union will also prohibit exports to Russia semiconductors, machinery and transport equipment in the amount of € 10 billion

At the same time, the EU prohibits the participation of Russian companies in state procurement in the European Union and any financial support for Russian state bodies. Tazhke will be prohibited by imports of coal from Russia in the amount of € 4 billion per year.