Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, has revealed more details about planned new trade restrictions against Russia. Specifically, the commission is proposing restrictions on dozens of electronic components used in Russian weapon systems, such as drones, missiles and helicopters, it said in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Machine parts and spare parts for trucks and jet engines are also included.
But Russia also uses hundreds of Iranian-made drones in Ukraine, von der Leyen said. It is therefore suggested that Iranian companies should also be targeted, including those associated with the Revolutionary Guards. This specifically concerns dual-use goods. So-called dual-use goods can be used for both civil and military purposes. Seven installations from Iran would be affected by restrictions. Von der Leyen said there would then be a complete ban on the sale of certain goods to Russia.
Tenth package of sanctions against Russia
At an EU summit last week, von der Leyen confirmed that her authority would propose the tenth package of sanctions against Russia in the coming days. The package also includes further sanctions against a number of political and military leaders. “We will take action against Putin’s propagandists, because their lies are poisoning public space in Russia and beyond.” It would have been decided on the anniversary of the start of the war on February 24.
Sanctions against Iran for violence against demonstrators
On October 20, the first EU sanctions package for drone deliveries to Russia entered into force. Both companies and individuals are affected. The Revolutionary Guards have also been punished after violence against demonstrators in Iran. The Revolutionary Guard is the elite unit of the armed forces in Iran and much more important than the classical army.
Source: Krone
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