OREANDA-NEWS   The European Union, as part of the 15th round of sanctions, has extended the authorization for Croatia to receive Russian vacuum gas oil until 2025, according to a document published on the website of the European Council.

The EU has also decided to extend the authorization for the Czech Republic to receive petroleum products produced from Russian oil until June 5, 2025. However, the document states that if alternative sources of such petroleum products become available to the country before the specified date, the European Union will revoke the authorization.

The 15th round of EU sanctions against Russia includes 54 individuals and 30 entities from Russia, China, and North Korea, as well as 52 vessels involved in the illegal supply of Russian oil.