WorldExclusive: EU readies biggest-ever sanctions package targeting Russia’s war machine

The EU is preparing a sanctions package with nearly 1,600 new listings, including 827 entities and 744 individuals, according to a document obtained by the Kyiv Independent. It focuses on companies and executives tied to Russia’s defense-industrial complex and is scheduled for ambassadorial review on Oct. 7, followed by a foreign ministers’ vote on Oct. 12.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-21 15:19Original