Factbox: EU targets sanctions circumvention with 11th package against Russia


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BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - The European Union formally adopted on Friday its 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, focusing on preventing the circumvention of existing measures. The formal adoption follows an agreement reached by EU governments on Wednesday. Below are the main features of the latest package: TRADE MEASURES - The EU will be able to restrict the sale of sanctioned goods and technology to third countries if these third countries re-sell those goods or technology to Russia. - The EU is banning the transit of certain sensitive goods like advanced technology or aviation-related...