The European Council: EU Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for the First Time in Its Measures Against Belarus
¬ EU finally approves 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
¬ Under new sanctions framework against Russia, EU imposes strict export controls on 60 companies
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According to a statement from the European Council, the EU has, for the first time, included a Chinese company in the list of restricted entities under the 20th round of comprehensive sanctions targeting Belarus.
The European Council stated in its statement: "For the first time within the sanctions mechanism framework, a Chinese state-owned enterprise has been added to the restricted entity list targeting Belarus."
In a statement released on its official website, the European Council said that this company is accused of involvement in the production of military goods in Belarus.
The European Council stated in a release on its official website: "The EU has added 16 organizations located in China, the UAE, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Belarus to the sanctions list."
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European Council President Costa said that after a two-month delay, the EU ultimately approved the provision of a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, with Kyiv only required to repay the loan after Russia pays compensation.
The European Commission planned to adopt this loan scheme on February 23, 2026, but Hungary vetoed it until the "Friendship" oil pipeline resumed operations. Hungary previously indicated that if the "Friendship" pipeline resumes, it would no longer obstruct the disbursement of the loan—but would not provide the loan itself.
Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu previously stated that the new 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine would become a heavy burden on ordinary EU citizens.
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According to a statement by the European Council, under the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, the EU has imposed strict export controls on 60 companies from China, Turkey, and the UAE.
The statement noted: "Additionally, 60 new entities will face tighter export restrictions—these cover products that contribute to technological development in Russia’s defense industry. Some of these enterprises are located in third countries, such as China (including Hong Kong), Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates."
The European Council stated in a release on its official website: "The EU has added 16 organizations located in China, the UAE, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Belarus to the sanctions list."
The European Council stated in a release on its official website: "Starting January 2027, providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) reception station services to Russian institutions—or to institutions owned or controlled by Russian individuals or operators—will be illegal."
The European Council stated in a release on its official website: "An additional 46 vessels have recently been included in the port access ban and the prohibition on providing extensive maritime-related services; thus, the total number of vessels listed under sanctions now reaches 632."
The European Council announced that under the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, starting January 2027, the EU will prohibit the provision of LNG reception station services to Russian companies.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on its official website saying: "Another 46 vessels will be added to the sanctions list."
The European Council stated in its statement that under the 20th round of comprehensive sanctions against Russia, business activities with two Russian ports—Murmansk Port and Tuapse Port—are prohibited.
Source: sputniknews
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