The key facts

  • The EU is preparing a 23rd sanctions package against Russia, possibly by the end of 2026.
  • Germany and Poland lead the initiative; the October 15 EU meeting will focus on the Russian energy sector.
  • The 22nd package covered about 1,600 companies and individuals linked to Russia's military-industrial complex.

 

The European Commission has begun preparing the 23rd package of sanctions against Russia. The new restrictions could be presented by the end of 2026. This was reported by Politico, citing sources.

 

According to the publication, Germany and Poland are leading the push for new sanctions. At the European Union meeting scheduled for October 15, member states plan first of all to raise the issue of tightening restrictions on the Russian energy sector.

 

Politico linked this initiative to recently concluded agreements between Russia and the United States on diesel fuel supplies.

 

Earlier, the European Union approved the 22nd package of sanctions, covering about 1,600 companies and individuals linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. Restrictions were also imposed on defense industry enterprises, their executives, as well as politicians who took part in the State Duma elections in Crimea, Donbas and Novorossiya.