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EU Council Renews Sanctions Against Russia Following Ukraine Aggression

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The Council of the European Union renewed and extended restrictive sanctions against Russia due to military aggression in Ukraine. On September 18, 2026, the Council approved the 21st sanctions package. Separately, the Court of Justice of the European Union rejected Roman Abramovich’s lawsuit challenging his inclusion on the sanctions list, meaning his assets remain frozen. Russia responded to the 21st package by expanding entry bans for officials who support Brussels’ anti-Russian policy.

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The sanctions regime continues to restrict Russian business figures and freeze assets, as seen in the rejection of Roman Abramovich’s challenge. Russia's counter-measures include expanding entry bans for officials representing European institutions and EU member countries.

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  • KremlinSpeculative

    The renewed sanctions could impact the financial stability of entities associated with the Kremlin.

  • EurogroupSpeculative

    The Eurogroup might face increased compliance costs related to the 21st sanctions package targeting officials and bodies involved in EU policy.

  • LatviaSpeculative

    Officials in Latvia might face restrictions on travel or business contracts due to the sanctions package.

  • RomaniaSpeculative

    The EU Black Sea strategy might require increased investment in critical infrastructure in Romania.

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  1. Macron vetoed Russia sanctions extension and discussed a secret oligarch delisting deal with Putin.Sub-event
  2. Sanctions targeted Russian business figures, and the EU Council reviewed and delisted Grigory Berezkin.Sub-event
  3. Council approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia on September 18.1 source
  4. The EU announced sanctions against Russian companies, citing the aggression against Ukraine.Sub-event
  5. EU ministers discussed fresh sanctions against Russia, Black Sea strategy, and regional security in Brussels.1 source
  6. The European Commission has tabled a sanctions proposal targeting Moscow, which is now subject to Bulgaria's veto power regarding EU unanimity.Sub-event
  7. EU Council renewed and extended sanctions against Russia due to military aggression in Ukraine.1 source

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