Overview
- The Council of the European Union announced the renewal on X, extending existing measures until 31 July 2026.
- The extension covers 19 previously adopted sanction packages targeting sectors, entities, and individuals linked to Russia.
- A European Commission spokesperson, Olof Gill, refused to confirm that a 20th package is ready or slated for discussion in January.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on 20 November that work was underway on a 20th sanctions round.
- RIA Novosti notes nearly 31,000 individual restrictions on Russia since 2022, as Moscow asserts it can withstand the pressure and some Western voices question effectiveness.