The EU Council adopted the 13th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The package includes individual restrictions, import-export controls, and sanctions on iron and steel.
What was included in the 13th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation
Another 106 individuals and 88 legal entities were included in the sanctions lists. They concern, in particular, the military and defence sectors. These companies and people are involved in the supply of weapons from North Korea to Russia and the deportation and abduction of Ukrainian children.
In general, EU restrictive measures regarding actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine currently apply to more than 2,000 individuals and legal entities, the press release specifies.
The EU Council has added 27 new subjects to the list of those who directly support Russia's military-industrial complex. They are subject to stricter export restrictions on dual-use goods and technologies, as well as those that help technologically improve Russia's defence and security sector.
Some of these companies and organizations are based in third countries — India, Sri Lanka, China, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Turkey. They helped Russia circumvent sanctions and produce and develop electronic components for weapons.
The EU introduced additional restrictions on the export of electrical transformers, components for the development and production of drones.
The EU Council also added Great Britain to the list of partner countries that impose sanctions on the import of iron and steel from Russia.
What is known about EU sanctions against Russia
In February 2023, EU countries adopted the 10th package of sanctions against Russia. Restrictions were introduced against 121 Russian individuals and legal entities, including three banks, the Ministry of Defense and the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation.
On June 21, 2023, the European Commission approved the 11th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes measures aimed at countering the circumvention of restrictions.
On December 18, 2023, the Council of the European Union approved the twelfth package of economic and individual restrictive measures in connection with the continuation of Russia's war against Ukraine.
