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EU Unveils 17th Sanctions Package Targeting Russia's Military

5/25/2025

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On May 20, 2025, the EU unveiled its 17th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying pressure on its shadow fleet and military strength. This robust package sanctions 189 vessels, tightens financial restrictions on pivotal Russian entities, and broadens export bans on military goods, though it refrains from introducing new sanction tools.

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On May 20, 2025, the EU unveiled its 17th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying pressure on its shadow fleet and military strength. This robust package sanctions 189 vessels, tightens financial restrictions on pivotal Russian entities, and broadens export bans on military goods, though it refrains from introducing new sanction tools.