Russia Condemns EU’s 19th Sanctions Package After Council Approval

Overview

• The EU Council approved the 19th package on October 23, expanding restrictions on Russia across energy, shipping, finance and travel.
• Measures include an EU ban on Russian liquefied natural gas deliveries through the end of 2026.
• Sanctions target oil-sector companies such as Rosneft and Gazprom Neft, with tighter rules on vessels labeled part of a Russian “shadow fleet.”
• New steps cover certain Russian and foreign banks, add export bans and introduce a Schengen travel-notification rule for Russian diplomats.
• The Russian Foreign Ministry said Brussels is isolating itself, cited a ban on EU operators providing tourism services in Russia and promised countermeasures.