EU Agrees New Sanctions Targeting More Than 140 Russian Individuals and Companies

European Union ambassadors have agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting 144 individuals and entities. The final decision on the restrictions is scheduled for November 16.

Suspilne reports this, citing a European diplomat.

According to him, EU ambassadors have already agreed on new sanctions lists. EU foreign ministers must now approve them at a meeting of the EU Council on November 16.

In particular, the list includes 113 individuals and legal entities for actions that undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.

Another 31 individuals and organizations were included in a separate sanctions list related to Russia’s hybrid activities.

Together, the new restrictions cover 144 entities.

The EU has not yet announced the full list of individuals and companies targeted by the sanctions. The EU expects to approve the package on November 16.

Earlier, Canada announced a new package of sanctions against Russia aimed at weakening its missile program and military-industrial economy. The restrictions were imposed against 38 companies and organizations and 24 individuals.