Finland and Sweden propose that the European Union impose customs duties on all goods and services from Russia. This was stated by the heads of the foreign ministries of these countries, Yle reports.
In addition to tariffs, the countries are proposing new export restrictions for Russia. In particular, they advocate for a complete ban on the import of Russian fertilizers into the European Union, as well as a total ban on the export of luxury goods from Europe to Russia.
The two countries also propose to impose a complete ban on servicing in EU ports for vessels transporting oil, gas, or coal from Russian ports.
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen warned that the threat from Russia will be long-term. "This means that we should maintain pressure, despite a possible ceasefire or peace agreement," she said.
For her part, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard noted that Russia will not be able to wage war without income from its energy sector. According to her, new sanctions are planned to be included in the twentieth package of EU anti-Russian sanctions.
The ministers also added that the European Union's dependence on Russia needs to be further reduced. They believe that Russian fertilizers can be replaced by increasing domestic production, as well as through imports, particularly from Canada.
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