ARTICLE · 07 AUGUST 2025

EU Authorized New Sanctions Against Russia

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In response to the Russian Federation's activities targeting Ukraine and the recognition of Luhansk/Donetsk as independent regions, EU foreign ministers have authorized eighteen packages of sanctions

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In response to the Russian Federation's activities targeting Ukraine and the recognition of Luhansk/Donetsk as independent regions, EU foreign ministers have authorized eighteen packages of sanctions. The packages include several regulations limiting Russia's access to the capital market. Moreover, they include financial sanctions against certain individuals and companies as well as export bans and implement a price cap on Russian crude oil and certain oil products. Violations are subject to severe penalties.

In the following, we provide a general overview of the sanctions regime and explain what companies need to do now.

I. New Sanctions

18th package of Sanctions

On 19 July 2025, the EU launched its 18th sanctions package against Russia (Regulation (EU) 2025/1494, Regulation (EU) 2025/1476, Regulation (EU) 2025/1472 and Regulation (EU) 2025/1469). The focus is on the energy, banking and military sectors. Efforts to combat the circumvention of existing

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EU Authorized New Sanctions Against Russia

I. New Sanctions

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