The Council of the European Union has significantly increased the number of individuals and entities subject to sanctions under the restrictive measures adopted in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. On 12 October, the EU adopted new restrictive measures targeting 743 individuals and 826 entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex, as well as 77 individuals associated with the recent elections to the State Duma.
The sanctions include the freezing of assets and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to those designated. In addition, the individuals concerned are subject to restrictions on entering or transiting through the territory of EU Member States. Although these measures follow the Council’s established sanctions mechanisms, the substantial number of individuals and entities affected is particularly noteworthy, potentially reflecting the European authorities’ determination to maintain pressure on the Russian Federation.
For the time being, no methodological changes are apparent in the EU’s sanctions policy. Rather, these measures represent a significant expansion of the scope of existing restrictive measures.
With the collaboration of José Luis Iriarte, Professor of Private International Law at the Universidad Pública de Navarra.
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