ARTICLE · 05 NOVEMBER 2025

EU Publishes 19th Sanctions Packages Against Russia

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As Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues, the European Union (EU) has maintained its commitment to increasing economic and legal pressure on Russia.

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As Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues, the European Union (EU) has maintained its commitment to increasing economic and legal pressure on Russia. In 2025, the EU adopted its 16th, 17th, 18th, and now 19th sanctions packages, each introducing new measures and expanding existing restrictions. Below, we provide a summary of the 19th package and its key features, as well as a recap of the three packages that came before it, with a focus on the legal and practical implications for businesses and individuals operating in or with exposure to Russia and related jurisdictions.

19TH SANCTIONS PACKAGE (OCTOBER 23, 2025)

The 19th package represents the most comprehensive set of measures to date, with a focus on energy, finance, trade, and anti-circumvention:

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