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EU approves 22nd package of sanctions targeting Russia’s defense industry
The European Union has approved its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.
EU foreign ministers agreed to add nearly 1,600 companies and individuals to the sanctions list.
They are said to be linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex.
The decision was announced in Luxembourg by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Sanctions are measures that restrict dealings with listed people or organizations.
The new listings are intended to target Russia’s defense industry.
They will take effect after the full list is published in the EU’s official journal.
The European Union approved its 22nd package of sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas said the package includes nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings.
The listings target companies and individuals said to be associated with Russia’s defense industry.
The sanctions will come into force after the full list is published in the EU Official Journal.
- Who
- The European Union approved the sanctions package. Kaja Kallas announced the decision.
- What
- The EU approved its 22nd package of sanctions, including nearly 1,600 listings targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Luxembourg.
- Why
- The listings target companies and individuals said to be associated with Russia’s defense industry.
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EU Foreign Ministers just adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex
EU foreign ministers approved the 22nd package of sanctions.
The sanctions will come into force after publication in the EU Official Journal.
- Package
- 22nd EU sanctions package
- Listings
- Nearly 1,600
- Target
- Russia’s military-industrial complex
- Announced by
- Kaja Kallas
- Publication venue
- EU Official Journal
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