RECENT KEY SANCTIONS IMPOSED AGAINST RUSSIA BY THE EU AND THE UK
On 24th February 2025, the EU adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This sanctions package targets key sectors of the Russian economy which include trade, transport, energy, infrastructure and financial services. It also includes additional measures targeting the “shadow fleet” and sanctions circumvention.
The most significant measures are summarised below.