Committee of Permanent Representatives
The Committee of Permanent Representatives, or Coreper, is a European Union body that brings together the ambassadors of EU member states to coordinate foreign policy and prepare decisions for the European Council. It also handles matters such as the EU’s sanctions policy toward Russia.
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UK sanctions all 10 of Russia’s largest oil producers
The United Kingdom announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector, including all 10 of the country’s largest oil producers, shadow-fleet vessels, major coal companies and the Vostok Oil project. The measures aim to reduce Russia’s oil-export revenue and its ability to finance the war against Ukraine.