EU Leader Proposes Ban of Russian Oil Imports
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The head of the European Union has called for a full ban of Russian oil imports to take effect by the end of 2022.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed "a complete import ban on all Russian oil" Wednesday alongside more potential sanctions against Russia. The new sanctions would target Russian banks, media outlets and Russian officials believed to be responsible for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Russia is the world's second-largest crude oil exporter and accounted for about 27% of EU oil imports in 2021. The United States and other large nations have already banned Russian oil imports. Ambassadors from the EU's 27 member countries are expected to adopt the plans as early as this week.
News coverage across the political spectrum highlighted the announcement and potential consequences, such as higher oil prices. Some reports from right-rated sources framed the ban as less likely to go through due to some European nations being heavily reliant on Russian oil.
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