# EU approves largest-ever expansion of sanctions list against Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/96633

- Meduza, 2026-10-12 14:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/12/eu-approves-largest-expansion-of-sanctions-list-against-russia

> EU foreign ministers approved a 22nd sanctions package against Russia, adding about 1,600 entities and individuals. Kaja Kallas said it was the largest single expansion since the full-scale war began, with more than half of those newly listed linked to ballistic-missile production.

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