Group 1 - The EU is considering removing over 20 Russian banks from the international payment system SWIFT and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to approximately $45, aiming to increase pressure on Moscow to end the Ukraine conflict [1][2] - The EU is weighing additional trading bans on about 24 banks and new trade restrictions worth approximately €2.5 billion ($2.84 billion) to further reduce Russia's revenue and its ability to acquire technology for weapon manufacturing [1] - The current price cap on Russian oil is set at $60, and discussions are ongoing regarding the need for U.S. approval to implement a lower price cap [1] Group 2 - The EU's plan to sanction the Nord Stream pipeline has received support from Germany, with hopes that sanctions will quell domestic debates about reviving the project [2] - Even without formal bans, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which has been built but never certified by Germany, is unlikely to become operational in the short term [2] - The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by the end of 2027 and is seeking to expand sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers [2]
欧盟酝酿第18轮制裁：俄20多家银行恐被踢出SWIFT！
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-05-26 03:00