欧盟提议对俄放“大招”：禁用北溪管道+下调俄油价格上限

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) proposed banning the Nord Stream gas pipeline and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to pressure Russia to end its military actions in Ukraine [1][2] - The new sanctions package may be adopted at the EU foreign ministers' meeting on June 23, requiring unanimous support from all 27 member states [1] - The Nord Stream pipeline has been non-operational since the first year of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the latest ban will prohibit operators from engaging in transactions related to the pipeline [1][2] Group 2 - The proposed price cap reduction from $60 to $45 for Russian oil would render certain services provided by EU companies to Russia illegal, including the use of large Greek oil tankers and insurance services [2] - The EU aims to adapt to changing market conditions and restore the effectiveness of sanctions by lowering the price cap [2] - The EU also proposed removing 22 banks from the SWIFT international payment system and implementing new trade restrictions valued at approximately €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion) to further reduce Russia's revenue [3] Group 3 - The EU plans to blacklist an additional 77 vessels used by Russia for transporting sanctioned products and prohibit the import of refined products made from Russian crude oil [3] - In response to the sanctions, Russian President Putin signed a decree extending countermeasures against price caps on Russian oil and oil products until December 31, 2025 [3]