European Union to cut Russian oil imports by 90 percent by the end of the year

European Union to cut Russian oil imports by 90 percent by the end of the year

EU leaders on Monday agreed at a summit focused on helping Ukraine to ban most Russian oil imports to the European bloc by the end of the year.

The agreement covers more than two-thirds of Russia’s oil imports. The EU agreement is expected to effectively cut oil imports by about 90% by the end of the year.

It also agreed to provide 9 billion euros in aid to support Ukraine’s economy. But it is unknown at this time that if the amount will be a loan or a grant .
This is the sixth EU embargo on Russia. Earlier, the United States and Europe had imposed various sanctions on Russia.