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New measures build on last September's oil embargo and other multiple rounds. They're effective after publishing them in the EU's Official Journal. It's usually within 24 hours of imposition.
A joint EU foreign ministers statement said:
"The EU underlines that those responsible for the violence across Syria will be held responsible for their actions. The EU supports the Syrian opposition in its struggle for freedom, dignity, and democracy."
In fact, rogue EU states, like America, won't tolerate democracy at home or abroad. They wage wars to prevent it.
For his part, Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned about intervening against Syria and/or Iran "under cover of humanitarian slogans." In fact, "tragic events (are) driven not by concern for human rights, but a desire by some (nations for regime change and) to redistribute markets."
Russian news agencies quoted him saying nations need to "decide their own fate independently." He added that Western nations backed Arab Spring revolts to advance their own regional interests.
They very much want Syria and Iran regime change to assure them there against majorities in both countries.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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