Even before the MH17 disaster, EU countries were discussing a potential ban on Russian oil and gas imports if worst comes to worst.
A text, drafted by the European Commission in late April, outlines what the EU is calling its “stage three” sanctions.
It is entitled: “Assessment of the potential impact of restrictive measures towards Russia on the economy of the EU and its member states”.
A two-page segment of the paper, seen by EUobserver, describes three options.
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.