On 20 May 2025, the European Council announced its 17th sanctions package against the Russian Federation. The latest measures reinforce the EU’s strategic objective of undermining Russia’s capacity to finance and sustain its war efforts in Ukraine.
The latest sanctions package further intensifies pressure on the Russian economy through a comprehensive expansion of restrictions on maritime transport, military and dual-use exports, as well as circumvention tactics. Notably, it includes the largest-ever coordinated action against the so-called “shadow fleet,” targeting vessels used to circumvent the oil price cap regime.
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