Revealed: what's included in EU's 20th Russia sanctions package
The EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which was approved by member states on 23 April, includes restrictions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and individuals and companies supporting its military-industrial complex and lays the groundwork for a future ban on maritime services for Russian oil transportation.
Source: an EU official speaking to European Pravda on condition of anonymity
Details: The source said the new package includes restrictions against 60 entities that support Russia's war machine. Stricter export controls, primarily concerning dual-use goods, will now apply to them.
Restrictions are also being imposed on 20 credit or financial institutions.
In addition, the sanctions package lays the groundwork for a future ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. These measures are being coordinated with the G7.
Another 46 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet have also been added to the sanctions list.
Background:
- On 23 April, the Council of the European Union approved amendments to the EU's long-term budget for 2021-2027 by written procedure, enabling the provision of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine in 2026-2027, and adopted the EU's 20th Russia sanctions package.
- The amendments to the EU's long-term financial framework have removed the final legal obstacle to granting Ukraine a €90 billion loan over this year and next.
- The 20th Russia sanctions package was adopted in the form agreed in February 2025 – without a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the approval of the €90 billion loan and sanctions package.
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