The EU has extended sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty for another three years, keeping the measures in place until September 22, 2029.
The decision, adopted on September 22, covers more than 3,000 individuals and entities, according to the Council of the European Union.
What Has Been Extended?
The restrictions include asset freezes, travel bans for listed individuals and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to those sanctioned.
This decision concerns the EU’s individual sanctions listings linked to Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It does not extend every EU sanction against Russia under one deadline.
During its review, the Council also dropped the listings of three individuals and one entity, and removed three deceased people.
Brussels Keeps Pressure on Moscow
The Council said the EU remains committed to weakening Russia’s war economy and pushing Moscow toward peace talks.
Its stated aim is for Russia to:
“engage in meaningful negotiations towards peace.”
Related: Why Germany Isn’t Punishing Russia Harder.
The extension keeps restrictions on thousands of listed individuals and entities in place for another 36 months, signalling that the EU intends to maintain pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine.
