Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: new EU sanctions target energy revenues, the military-industrial complex, propaganda and human rights violations

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   EU hits Russia with new sanctions targeting energy, military, propaganda and human rights

   The EU has adopted a new set of sanctions on Russia, focusing on energy revenues, the military-industrial complex, propaganda networks, and human rights violations. The measures include 34 individuals and 47 entities, with restrictions on shadow fleet operations and financial services. Russia’s response has been dismissive, while the UK has separately seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker linked to sanctioned entities. The 21st sanctions package is still under preparation, aiming to further tighten economic pressure.

   What's confirmed:

   • The EU adopted sanctions targeting 34 individuals and 47 entities, including figures linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy revenues, and propaganda networks.
   • Restrictions now explicitly target Russia’s shadow fleet, which includes intercepted oil tankers like one recently seized by the UK in the English Channel.
   • The sanctions package includes measures against Russian energy revenues, financial services, and entities supporting Moscow’s hybrid attacks on Europe.
   • Russia’s Prosecutor General and a bishop known as Putin’s ‘personal priest’ are among those newly sanctioned by the EU.
   • The UK has separately imposed energy sanctions on Russia at the G7, reinforcing EU measures.
   • The EU’s 21st sanctions package, announced on June 9, 2026, is still under preparation and will further target energy, financial services, and trade sectors.
   • Russian army deserters are exempted from EU visa bans, though broader sanctions may still create unintended economic consequences.
   • The Kremlin has dismissed the new EU sanctions, calling them ineffective and stating they will not alter Russia’s policies.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The new sanctions may backfire by pushing Russia to adopt more aggressive economic measures or deepen ties with non-Western allies.
   • The UK’s seizure of the shadow fleet tanker could trigger retaliatory actions from Russia against British assets or interests.
   • The 21st sanctions package may include additional restrictions on Russian banks, though the Kremlin has already downplayed such moves.
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