New EU sanctions package includes ban on operations with certain airports, sea ports

The permanent representatives of the European Union (EU) countries have agreed to ban operations with certain airports and seaports within the framework of the 16th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg said, citing sources, Report informs.

"The new package includes a ban on transactions with certain ports and airports that are used to bypass existing restrictions," according to the sources.

Final approval of the measures is scheduled for next week.