EU Extends Sanctions Against Over 2,500 Individuals and Entities Linked to Russia’s War
The decision, announced by the EU Council with Denmark holding the rotating presidency, came after intense negotiations that nearly reached the legal deadline. Despite pressure from Hungary and Slovakia to remove certain names from the blacklist for political reasons, no such removals were made this time—only few technical deletions occurred. The EU continues to coordinate with international partners like the United States to tighten economic restrictions on Russia, aiming to choke off financial resources fueling the conflict. In addition to personal sanctions, the EU is also finalizing further measures targeting Russian oil exports and entities involved in sanctions evasion, reinforcing its commitment to pressuring Moscow until peace and respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty are restored.
The European Union has extended its sanctions on individuals and entities connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine for an additional six months, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining pressure on Moscow. These sanctions, which include freezing assets and banning travel to EU countries, target over 2,500 people and organizations implicated in supporting Russia's military aggression and violating Ukraine’s sovereignty. The blacklist features prominent figures such as President Vladimir Putin, senior officials, oligarchs, military leaders, and businesspersons linked to Russia's war efforts.
The decision to prolong the sanctions was reached unanimously by EU member states, despite some internal political disputes, notably attempts by Hungary and
Slovakia to remove certain names for political reasons. However, no politically motivated removals were made in this extension, only minor deletions on technical
grounds. The EU is also finalizing a 19th package of sanctions aimed at further curbing Russian oil exports, targeting shadow oil tankers, banks, and other entities
that facilitate circumvention of current sanctions.
This extension coincides with intensified efforts by the EU and its allies, including the United States, to tighten economic restrictions on Russia as part of the
broader strategy to choke off funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The EU remains focused on ramping up pressure while coordinating closely with international
partners to uphold the bloc’s opposition to Russia's aggression and support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and recovery.
The European Union has extended its sanctions on individuals and entities connected to Russia’s war in Ukraine for an additional six months, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining pressure on Moscow. These sanctions, which include freezing assets and banning travel to EU countries, target over 2,500 people and organizations implicated in supporting Russia's military aggression and violating Ukraine’s sovereignty. The blacklist features prominent figures such as President Vladimir Putin, senior officials, oligarchs, military leaders, and businesspersons linked to Russia's war efforts.
The decision to prolong the sanctions was reached unanimously by EU member states, despite some internal political disputes, notably attempts by Hungary and
Slovakia to remove certain names for political reasons. However, no politically motivated removals were made in this extension, only minor deletions on technical
grounds. The EU is also finalizing a 19th package of sanctions aimed at further curbing Russian oil exports, targeting shadow oil tankers, banks, and other entities
that facilitate circumvention of current sanctions.
This extension coincides with intensified efforts by the EU and its allies, including the United States, to tighten economic restrictions on Russia as part of the
broader strategy to choke off funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The EU remains focused on ramping up pressure while coordinating closely with international
partners to uphold the bloc’s opposition to Russia's aggression and support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and recovery.