Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest-ever package of listings targeting almost 1600 individuals and entities in Russia’s military-industrial complex
In response to Russia’s continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine, and in particular its recent brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and causing severe suffering to the civilian population, today the Council adopted additional restrictive measures against 1569 individuals and entities in Russia’s military and industrial complex. The agreed listings include 826 Russian companies and 743 individuals serving as CEOs of these companies.
This is the single largest set of listings ever agreed by the EU and brings the total number of listings under the sanctions regime supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity to close to 4600.
“Today the EU adopted the largest round of sanctions listings since 2022. Close to 1600 listings target Russia’s military-industrial complex. Over half address the production chain for the ballistic missiles Russia uses to kill Ukrainian civilians every day. Bombing Kyiv’s bridges, ships transporting grain, and the National Academy of Sciences are not the actions of a country seeking peace. This is not the time to ease pressure on Moscow but to increase it.”
– Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and chair of the Foreign Affairs Council
Today’s package specifically targets mid-level suppliers that represent the “core” of the Russian military industry, generating an annual turnover of at least €20 billion and employing more than 250 000 people.
The listed companies are suppliers of key components to some of Russia’s most advanced weapons systems including missiles, UAVs and aircrafts. Such key components include: electronics, including semiconductors, microcircuits and computers; communication equipment including radars, antennas and transceivers; aviation, satellite and missile systems; explosives and ammunition and optics and navigation systems.
Today’s listings were adopted under the EU’s restrictive measures framework targeting actions undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. Those listed under this sanctions’ regime are subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed.
The relevant legal acts have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Background
In its conclusions of 18 and 19 June 2026, the European Council reaffirmed its continued firm and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The European Council stated that the EU will continue to provide, in coordination with like-minded partners and allies, comprehensive political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people. The European Council strongly condemned the recent serious escalation by Russia, including large-scale missile and drone attacks against civilians in Ukraine.
Today’s decision follows the European Council’s call of 18 and 19 June 2026 to step up pressure on Russia, including through the adoption of further sanctions, in response to Russia’s continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine, and in particular its recent brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, which has caused severe suffering to the civilian population and which aims to undermine Ukraine’s resilience.