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ARTICLE · 23 APRIL 2025

EU’s 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia

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The European Union has adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing unprecedented measures including the first-ever activation of the EU's anti-circumvention tool and comprehensive restrictions on crypto-asset services. The package targets payment services, financial institutions, energy transport, and establishes new legal protections for EU firms while significantly expanding the scope of entities and vessels subject to sanctions.

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On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union (the “Council“) adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia (the “20th package“) in response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The new sanctions include robust energy measures, as well as the first-ever activation of the EU’s “anti-circumvention” tool. The package also targets financial services, including payment services and crypto asset services.

The package was implemented principally through Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) 2026/511 amending Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. Similar sanctions provisions in respect of Belarus have been set down in Council Regulation (EU) 2026/513 amending Regulation (EC) 765/2006.

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