EU Ambassadors Approve 1,646 New Russia Sanctions Entries Ahead of October 12 Vote

EU ambassadors on Wednesday approved two new packages of sanctions designations under the bloc's regime related to Ukraine's territorial integrity. Foreign ministers are expected to formally endorse 1,646 new entries at their October 12 meeting in Brussels.

The new designations continue the EU's escalating pressure campaign against Russia. The sanctions regime covers individuals and entities connected to the war in Ukraine and Russia's violation of international law.