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ARTICLE · 05 MAY 2022

Sanctions Tracker – EU Announces Sixth Package Of Russia Sanctions

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The Russia sanctions position continues to be subject to rapid change. Our latest update summarises the newly announced sixth package of EU sanctions in response to the ongoing conflict...

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Susannah Cogman
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Daniel Hudson
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Elizabeth Head
Elizabeth Head

The Russia sanctions position continues to be subject to rapid change. Our latest update summarises the newly announced sixth package of EU sanctions in response to the ongoing conflict with further updates to follow once more details on these measures are published.

On 4 May the President of the European Commission announced proposals for a sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia. The measures are not yet in force and will be subject to approval by Member States but, as explained by President von der Leyen, contain the following key proposals:

  • The addition of further individuals to the EU's asset freeze list. These designations will comprise "high ranking military officers and other individuals who committed war crimes in Bucha and who are responsible for the inhuman siege of the city of Mariupol".

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