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European Union imposes record sanctions on 1,600 Russian military-industrial entities
The European Union has approved its largest single expansion of sanctions against Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The new package targets approximately 1,600 individuals and entities, specifically focusing on the Russian military-industrial complex. This includes 826 companies and 743 executives, many of whom are involved in the production of ballistic missiles, drones, and advanced aircraft components.
The sanctions aim to disrupt the supply chains for critical technologies, such as semiconductors, microcircuits, and satellite systems. Additionally, the EU has sanctioned 77 individuals for their involvement in what it termed illegal elections held in occupied Ukrainian territories. The total number of individuals and entities under the EU sanctions regime supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity has now reached approximately 4,600.
In a separate decision, the EU extended sanctions regarding the proliferation and use of chemical weapons until October 30, 2031. The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and prohibitions on providing economic resources to the listed parties. EU officials stated that these actions are a direct response to Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and its hybrid warfare against EU member states.
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António Costa · European Union · Kaja Kallas · Lebanon · Operation Irini · Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Russian shadow fleet poses a threat of major oil disasters on European coasts due to poor maintenance and insufficient insurance.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The EU has already imposed sanctions on approximately 670 ships.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Sanctions will include measures against 77 individuals involved in organizing Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. www.suedtirolnews.it · www.diepresse.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The EU plans to sanction approximately 1,600 actors linked to Russia's military-industrial complex. www.suedtirolnews.it · www.diepresse.com · veteranos.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The EU intends to launch a mission to advise and train Lebanese security forces to strengthen stability in Lebanon. www.suedtirolnews.it
- [● 13 SOURCES] The new sanctions represent the largest expansion of the EU sanctions list since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. www.bienpublic.com · www.leprogres.fr · veteranos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.diepresse.com · +5 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The sanctions target nearly 1,600 individuals and entities linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. www.bienpublic.com · www.leprogres.fr · veteranos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The sanctions include the freezing of assets within the EU and travel bans. www.bienpublic.com · www.leprogres.fr · www.diepresse.com · www.suedtirolnews.it · www.zdfheute.de · +6 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] More than half of the sanctioned entities are linked to the ballistic missile production chain. www.bienpublic.com · www.leprogres.fr · veteranos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.zdfheute.de · +10 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The sanctions target 743 individuals and 826 entities. www.bienpublic.com · www.leprogres.fr · www.karsmanset.com · novini247.com · askanews.it · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The sanctions include 77 individuals involved in illegal elections for the State Duma in occupied Ukrainian territories. novi.ba · novini247.com · megafon.si · euronews.bg
- [● 5 SOURCES] The sanctioned entities are linked to Russia's military-industrial complex and the organization of elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. 168.am · megafon.si · novini247.com