Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has suggested that captains of ships damaging underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea should face EU sanctions. This proposal comes amid discussions for sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Sikorski highlighted the need to hold individuals accountable to prevent further damage and maintain security in the region.
The European Union is considering a 14th package of sanctions against Russia, including banning the handling of Russian LNG and using EU ports for shipments benefitting Russia’s war efforts. EU operators would face more accountability for sanctions violations, with measures targeting transportation, media outlets, and financial transactions with Russia. (Word count: 50)
A cargo ship from Russia previously held in Germany on suspicion of violating sanctions can now freely leave the port of Rostock, as confirmed by the Stralsund main customs office. The Atlantic Navigator II was carrying birch wood for the US, subject to EU sanctions but not US sanctions. Prosecutors revealed further details about the ship’s operations and detainment.
