The blocs 19th package targets third-country buyers of Russian oil, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a fresh package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, targeting "refiners, oil traders, [and] petrochemical companies in third countries, including China," accused of helping Moscow bypass earlier restrictions.

Speaking on Friday, von der Leyen said the 19th package of measures against Moscow was drawn up in response to an escalation in the conflict, citing missile strikes on Kiev and alleged Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania. Moscow has dismissed the accusations as "unfounded."

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(RT.com)