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The European Union extended its economic sanctions on Russiafor another six months, pushing the measures through January 31, 2026, theEuropean Council announced on Monday.
In a statement, the Council said the extension reflects theEU’s continued commitment to maintaining political and economic pressure onMoscow until its objectives on regional peace and security are met.
The EU has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia until 31 January 2026. The measures target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology & defence sectors and include the suspension of the broadcasting activities of Kremlin-backed disinformation outlets.?
— EU Council (@EUCouncil) June 30, 2025The EU first imposed sanctions on Russia in July 2014following heightened tensions between the two sides. Since then, the bloc hasrenewed the measures every six months.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February24, 2022, the EU has adopted 17 packages of sanctions. A potential 18th roundis currently under discussion and may be adopted after the rotating presidencyof the Council passes from Poland to Denmark on July 1. However, oppositionfrom Hungary and Slovakia continues to complicate consensus within the bloc.
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