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EU intensifies its 17th sanctions package on Russia, targeting shadow fleet tankers, military tech, and sanctions evaders to weaken Moscow’s war and support Ukraine
The EU’s 17th sanctions package bans 189 shadow fleet vessels, adds 75 individuals and entities, and restricts exports of missile-related chemicals and critical machine tool components. It also cracks down on sanctions circumvention through tighter due diligence, coordination with G7 partners, and targeted pressure on third-country enablers…
EU launches Sanctions Helpdesk to assist SMEs with expert guidance and up-to-date resources to navigate global EU sanctions and ensure due diligence compliance
The helpdesk offers customised support to SMEs through personalised guidance on sanctions due diligence, access to compliance resources, one-on-one assistance, and online training events – helping small businesses navigate complex EU restrictions…
EU prepares its 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia, aiming to close loopholes, tighten enforcement, and expand dual-use restrictions by early summer
EU could face challenges in securing approval for the new sanctions package, particularly due to the potential for a veto from Hungary. Budapest may also hinder the extension of the EU’s current economic sanctions against Russia, which were extended for an additional six…
EU sanctions 9 individuals and 1 entity for human rights violations and fueling conflict in the DRC, including M23 leaders, Rwandan military officials, and a gold refinery linked to illicit trade
These measures, now covering 32 individuals and 2 entities, include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on EU financial dealings…
EU adopts 16th sanctions package on Russia, targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet, tightening enforcement, and imposing new trade bans
The EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas, stated that the 16th sanctions package expands restrictions beyond Russia’s shadow fleet to include those enabling its operations. It targets unsafe oil tankers, banks evading EU sanctions, Russian propaganda networks, and technology like video game controllers repurposed for drone piloting…
OCCRP: Belgium freezes $270B under Russian sanctions, stranding billions in unsanctioned investors’ assets amid escalating legal battles
Belgium has locked €258B ($270B) in frozen funds under EU sanctions on Russia, but a vast majority belongs to unsanctioned investors, fueling legal challenges. JPMorgan’s failed attempt to unfreeze $2.4B highlights the growing crisis, as Belgium’s Treasury struggles with over 800 unresolved cases. With Euroclear at the center of the controversy, uncertainty looms over EU efforts to repurpose these funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction, while legal experts warn of potential billion-dollar compensation claims…
EU Parliament releases a Briefing on EU sanctions against Russia 2025: State of play, perspectives and challenges
The unprecedented nature of the sanctions imposed on Russia, in scale and scope, has created new implementation challenges. Member States and EU institutions have renewed efforts to improve the enforcement of sanctions and to close loopholes to prevent circumvention, including reinforcing cooperation with third countries…
EP condemns the upcoming fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and calls for an expansion of EU sanctions against Belarusian authorities
In light of over 1,200 political prisoners in Belarus, MEPs urged the EU to ramp up sanctions and continue investigating human rights violations. They also condemned Lukashenka’s complicity in supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and called for expanded international sanctions targeting those responsible for both the repression in Belarus and the country’s involvement in the conflict…
Council of EU has adopted its 15th package of restrictive measures in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The EU has adopted a new package of sanctions targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty including those responsible for the attack on the children’s hospital, energy sector executives, and individuals linked to child deportation and propaganda. The sanctions also extend to Russian defense and shipping companies as well as a chemical plant and airline supporting the Russian military…
EU agrees on 15th sanctions package against Russia, targeting its ‘shadow fleet’ of oil
The new sanctions package is expected to be discussed and formally approved by EU foreign ministers at their meeting on Dec. 16. The proposed package “adds more persons and entities to the already existing sanctions list, and targets entities in Russia and in third countries other than Russia that indirectly contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement through the circumvention of export restrictions,” the Hungarian presidency of the EU Council explained…
EP demands EU crackdown on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ and fossil fuel Imports urging member states to step up monitoring and inspections
EP calls for more targeted measures against these vessels in the next EU sanctions packages, including all individual ships as well as their owners, operators, managers, accounts, banks and insurance companies. It also demands the systematic sanctioning of vessels sailing through EU waters without known insurance and urges the EU to enhance its surveillance capabilities…