The EU has imposed restrictions against 20 Russian banks as part of the 20th package of sanctions.

The European Union (EU) is banning transactions with 20 Russian banks and four financial institutions in third countries for circumventing EU sanctions. This was reported on the website of the European Council on April 23.

"The EU imposes a ban on transactions with 20 Russian banks. In addition, the EU imposes a ban on transactions with four financial institutions in third countries for circumventing EU sanctions or for connecting to the Russian financial messaging system," the statement said.

In addition, the statement states that the European Union is imposing sanctions against an unnamed Kyrgyz organization that manages an exchange where significant volumes of A7A5 stablecoin are traded. It also introduces a complete ban on suppliers and platforms created in Russia that allow the transfer and exchange of crypto assets. The EU has also decided to restrict operations with the digital ruble and any support for its development.

They came to a consensus: the EU permanent representatives approved the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions and a new loan to Ukraine

Earlier, Hungary and Slovakia blocked the adoption of the proposals.

Earlier in the day, the head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, announced that the EU had approved the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. According to him, by increasing aid to Kiev and increasing pressure on Moscow, the EU has moved forward in two directions of its strategy allegedly to achieve peace in Ukraine.