International, MNA | The Spanish government said Friday it had opened a probe into the possible importation of Russian diesel via third countries to avoid sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Spain will push the European Commission to introduce a certification system to identify the source of energy imports to Europe to ensure that sanctions covering Russian exports are upheld, a source at Spain's energy ministry told Reuters on Friday. Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera will write to the European Commission as soon as next week to propose a guarantee certificate from the Commission on all imports, with energy products being a key concern, the source said.
BILBAO, Spain (Reuters) - Spain will push the European Commission to introduce a certification system to identify the source of energy imports to Europe to ensure that sanctions covering Russian exports are upheld, a source at Spain's energy ministry told Reuters on Friday. | 11:11am
Madrid: The Spanish government said on Friday it had opened a probe into the possible importation of Russian diesel via third nations to avoid sanctio.
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