EU Adopts Largest Round of Sanctions Against Russia Since 2022
Almost 1,600 entities and persons were listed in the package, which targeted Moscow's military-industrial complex.
TL;DR
- EU adopted its largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022 on Oct. 12.
- 1,569 individuals and entities in Russia's military and industrial complex are targeted.
- Sanctions are a response to Russia's continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine.
- Recent military actions targeting civilian infrastructure and causing civilian suffering were cited.
- Over half of the restrictions target the production chain of ballistic missiles used by Russia.