# EU adds about 1,600 companies and individuals to anti-Russian sanctions list

https://mins.news/en/item/96518

- TASS, 2026-10-12 13:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2200957

> The EU approved its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, adding about 1,600 companies and individuals, mainly linked to Russia’s defense sector. The list expanded from about 3,100 entries to 4,700. Those named face EU entry bans and asset freezes, while EU businesses and individuals are barred from dealing with them. The measures also target Russian shipyards, engine makers, auto and technology firms, as well as some Ukrainians.

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