<h1>EU announces 18th sanctions package against Russia targeting energy sector with refined petroleum import bans</h1> The European Union announced its 18th sanctions package against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, targeting Russia's energy sector with measures including import bans on refined petroleum products from Russian crude oil and a lower oil price cap. The sanctions specifically named a refinery in which Russian energy firm Rosneft holds a major stake. India's Ministry of External Affairs responded that the country does not subscribe to unilateral sanction measures and remains committed to its legal obligations. The spokesperson emphasized that energy security is a paramount responsibility for meeting citizens' basic needs and stressed there should be no double standards in energy trade. The EU described this as one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia, also targeting additional shadow fleet ships used to circumvent previous restrictions.