EU leaders cut off a “huge source of financing” for Putin’s war machine

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May 31, 2022

EU leaders have finally clenched a deal on banning Russian oil imports, after facing strong opposition from Hungary

Under the agreement, two-thirds of all Russian oil imports will be blocked, cutting off a “huge source of financing” for Putin’s war machine.

The European Union’s chief believes this move will put maximum pressure on Russia to finally end its war.

All 27 member states had to agree on the partial ban, which forms part of a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow.

This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for greater unity across the board, in a passionate plea to European leaders

Labelling the Union ‘too soft’, Zelensky says now is not the time to be seperate fragments.

The Ukrainian President was requesting a new set of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian oil.

Recent internal quarrels within the EU’s top body has lead to the delay on any new action against Putin and his war machine.

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