Following the adoption of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, on 29 June, 2024, the EU adopted new restrictive measures against Belarus in response to its involvement in Russia’s unprovoked invasion against Ukraine. The implementation of these extensive measures aims at mirroring various restrictive measures previously established against Russia, with the intention of tackling the concern of sanctions circumvention arising from the significant economic integration between Russia and Belarus. The following are among the main measures implemented...

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 June 24, 2024, the EU adopted its 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The following are among the main measures implemented...