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EU Approves Largest-Ever Russia Sanctions Targeting 1,600

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

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The European Union approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia in Luxembourg.
The measures target over 1,000 entities, 1,600 individuals and 77 groups linked to illegal elections in occupied Ukrainian territories.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said more than half of the listed entities are connected to ballistic missile production.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an energy ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no ceasefire existed and attacks continued.

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The European Union approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia in Luxembourg.
The measures target over 1,000 entities, 1,600 individuals and 77 groups linked to illegal elections in occupied Ukrainian territories.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said more than half of the listed entities are connected to ballistic missile production.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an energy ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no ceasefire existed and attacks continued.