Adoption Of The EU 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

On 23 October 2025, the European Union adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia.

The core rationale is two-fold:

• Sustaining Economic Impact by striking at high-value revenue streams like energy,

and

• Combating Circumvention by explicitly targeting third-country enablers and emerging technologies like cryptocurrency.

The new regulations introduce wide-ranging restrictions that demand immediate review of compliance frameworks:

1. Energy and Maritime Sector

The primary focus is on Russian energy exports and closing circumvention routes via the "shadow fleet."

• LNG Ban: Phased ban on Russian LNG imports: six months for short-term contracts; January 2027 for long-term contracts.