The European Union approved today a new package of sanctions directed against Russia, which includes 16 measures aimed at pressuring Moscow to comply with international standards amid escalating regional tensions. These sanctions include:

• Financial and economic restrictions: A freeze on the assets of several individuals and companies linked to the Russian government has been imposed, along with a ban on financial transactions with certain vital institutions.

• Travel bans: The decision also included restrictions on the entry of certain prominent officials and individuals linked to activities in Russia that are considered violations of international law.

• Export restrictions: The package included the imposition of restrictions on the export of sensitive goods and technologies, especially those with military applications or direct impacts on strategic sectors in Russia.

This decision comes as part of a broader strategy taken by the European Union in coordination with its international partners, in order to form a formidable international front against Russian policies that are considered departure from international standards. EU officials confirmed that these sanctions have been carefully studied to assess their potential impact on the European economy, noting their readiness to update the measures in line with developments on the ground.

This step is considered a continuation of the diplomatic and economic efforts pursued by the European Union to pressure Russia, in the context of ongoing conflicts and their repercussions on regional and international security and stability.