What will fall under the following sanctions against the aggressor country
In this war, Biden has his own task, Macron has his own / Photo by Reuters / Collage “Today”
Western politicians comprehensive approach to tightening the noose around the neck of Russia, the maximum goal of which is the change of the ruling regime in this country. At the moment, in addition to the desire to deprive it of a market for oil and gas (and oil and gas revenues provide more than a third of all revenues to the Russian budget system), the West thinks how to leave the aggressor without valuable work resources.
The website “Segodnya” considered what other surprises Moscow should expect.
Fight for minds
According to the American television channel CNN,US President Joseph Biden asked Congress to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it easier for highly educated Russians to obtain visas to work in the country. If the amendment is passed, the updated law will allow Russians with a master’s or doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to apply for a visa. without a US employer.
Washington is interested in specialists in the following areas:
- aerodynamics of hypersonic speeds,
- advanced technologies of nuclear energy,
- modern rocket engine technology,
- directed energy,
- artificial intelligence,
- cybersecurity,
- space technologies and systems.
It is noted that the law “will help the United States attract and retain Russian STEM talent and reduce the innovative potential of Russia, bringing for US national security“.
It’s not over yet
After the EU and the UK announced additional sanctions on Russia on May 4, Biden said that his country was ready to continue putting pressure on the Russian economy.
“We are always open to additional sanctions. This week I will talk with members of the G7 about what we are going to do or not do,” the owner of the White House told reporters at a briefing.
The European Union is also ready to move on, because Russia has not yet understood what needs to be done to stop the sanctions flywheel.
According to Bloomberg, The EU will add to the sixth package of sanctions a ban on real estate transactions with Russian citizens, residents and organizations from the Russian Federation. The proposal of the European Commission provides for a ban on the sale or transfer of “ownership rights to immovable property located in the territory of EU countries, or shares in collective investment funds that provide access to such immovable property.” True, the ban will not affect Russians who have citizenship or a residence permit in any of the EU countries or in Switzerland.
Own sanctions Canada is also developing. At the stage of the second reading in the House of Commons and the third in the Senate of Canada, there are two bills that will allow the transfer of the frozen assets of the Russian Federation for the needs of the countries affected by its actions and their citizens.
One of the documents says:the allocation of confiscated funds for the restoration of a foreign state affected by a serious violation of international peace and security is allowed; restoration of international peace and security; compensation for victims of a serious violation of international peace and security, gross and systematic violations of human rights or acts of serious corruption…”.
India in ambush
A number of American experts note that without Asian sanctions, it will not be possible to quickly bring down the Russian economy. BUT Asian countries are in no hurry to refuse lucrative contracts with Russiawhich is forced to drop the prices of its goods in order to sell at least something.
For example, on the day of the announcement of the oil embargo, which has not yet been finally adopted by the EU, the American newspaper The Economic Times reported that India is looking for opportunities to buy Russian oil. at a price below $70 per barrel. At the same time, the market price today is 105-107 dollars per barrel, depending on the brand of oil.
The interlocutors of the publication note that if Russia agrees to such prices, Indian state-owned refineries could receive about 15 million barrels per month – 10% of total imports.
These days, India is trying to disrupt this deal and lure India to the side of the EU French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron is confident that he will be able to connect India to the company against Russia / Photo by Reuters
According to the British edition of The Guardian, during a visit to Paris Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the French leader informed the guest of all the threats that Russia poses not only to Europe, but also to Asia.
“France wants to help the Indians diversify their supplies away from Russian arms and energy. The goal is not to leave the Indians without a way out, but to offer solutions“, – notes the publication.
In particular, New Delhi will “buy” profitable contracts for submarines and modern fighters, which Russia cannot give.
Moscow’s response
Instead of stopping hostilities and thus stopping the imposition of new sanctions, the Kremlin is churning out its own. So, in response to the 6th package of sanctions from the EU, Russia canceled visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic passports of almost all European countries.
According to message Russian Foreign Ministrydiplomats lost their visa-free regime, as well as simplified visa procedures for members of official delegations, governments, parliaments, judiciaries and journalists from EU, Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
The situation with sanctions
Source: Segodnya
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