Russia announced it will respond with countermeasures to new…
Russia announced it will respond with countermeasures to new sanctions imposed by Norway, which synchronized its restrictions with the EU's 20th package of anti-Russian measures in mid-July. The sanctions targeted energy, finance sectors, and entry rules.
Consensus
- Russia is preparing counter-sanctions in response to new sanctions imposed by Norway.
- Norway synchronized its sanctions with the EU's 20th anti-Russian package.
- The sanctions affect the energy sector, financial institutions, and entry rules into Norway.
- Russian ambassador to Oslo, Nikolai Korchunov, stated that Norway consistently follows illegitimate unilateral sanctions from the EU against Russia.
- Counter-sanctions are being implemented by relevant Russian agencies, though specific measures were not disclosed.
Points of divergence
- Norway added 46 individuals, 80 organizations, and 46 vessels from a 'shadow fleet' to its sanctions list. — kommersant
- The EU approved the 21st package of sanctions on July 23, including freezing assets and restricting funds for 94 Russian banks and major financial institutions, as well as adding 170 organizations and 48 individuals to the list; Mosbirzha was also sanctioned. — vedomosti
- On July 24, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić explained he did not sign the declaration of the 'Southeast Europe – Ukraine' summit in Kyiv due to plans for a special tribunal against Russia; on July 19, he stated Belgrade does not plan to impose sanctions and intends to maintain friendly relations with Moscow. — vm
- Korchunov previously mentioned that NATO countries are practicing scenarios involving maritime blockade and military seizure of Kaliningrad Oblast during exercises. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russia Ready to Respond to Norway's New Sanctions — РИАМО
- Ambassador: Russia will respond to sanctions imposed by Norway — Коммерсантъ
- Ambassador Korchunov: Russia prepares response to Norway sanctions — Ведомости
- Russian Ambassador Korchunov Says Moscow Will Respond to Norway's Imposed Sanctions — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian Ambassador Warns Norway of Moscow's Response to Recent Sanctions — Вести