More than three years after Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine, on February 24, 2025, the EU adopted its 16th package of sanctions against Russia and mirroring measures against Belarus. The following are among the main measures implemented to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet, fight against sanctions circumvention and disinformation, and tighten restrictions on exports, imports, transit and services, and tackle financial loopholes...

Following Russia’s recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics’ independence on 21 February 2022 and its further invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, in view of the gravity of the situation and in response to Russia’s continued military aggression against Ukraine, the EU has adopted a series of new restrictive measures. More than two years after Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine, on December 16, 2024, the EU adopted its 15th package of sanctions against Russia. The following are among the main measures implemented to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet, fight against sanctions circumvention, and protect EU operators from retaliatory measures...