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Deadlock Broken: EU Adopts 20th Russia Sanctions Package

By Liesbeth Truyens, Sophie Davis & Celine De Buck on April 27, 2026
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The EU has adopted its 20th package of sanctions in connection with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, resolving a prolonged internal political deadlock that had been caused by vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia. The package amends Regulations 833/2014, 269/2014, and 765/2006 and the respective Council Decisions and Implementing Regulations. The texts entered into force on 24 April 2026.

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Photo of Liesbeth Truyens Liesbeth Truyens

Liesbeth Truyens focuses her practice on sanctions and export controls compliance issues as well as commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Her capabilities extend to all aspects of enforcement, including regulatory proceedings and investigations. She represents clients in a wide range of industries, including

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Liesbeth Truyens focuses her practice on sanctions and export controls compliance issues as well as commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Her capabilities extend to all aspects of enforcement, including regulatory proceedings and investigations. She represents clients in a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, defence, shipping, food, and energy. Liesbeth also advises clients on EU ESG compliance matters, and is well versed in regulations such as the CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, and EUFLR. She provides insights and strategic guidance on due diligence obligations, making her a sought-after advisor in the rapidly evolving ESG domain. Liesbeth’s practice is further bolstered by her capabilities in corporate criminal law and grasp of compliance-related issues, including trade and financial embargoes and anti-money laundering regulations.

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Photo of Sophie Davis Sophie Davis

Sophie Davis is a counsel in Crowell’s London office and advises clients on a range of sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance matters. Sophie has particular experience advising multinational corporations and financial institutions on how to comply with rapidly evolving trade and financial

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Sophie Davis is a counsel in Crowell’s London office and advises clients on a range of sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance matters. Sophie has particular experience advising multinational corporations and financial institutions on how to comply with rapidly evolving trade and financial sanctions across a range of EU and UK sanctions regimes, assisting corporate clients with complex sanctions issues arising from their continued operations in, or divestments from, Russia, and supporting clients with licensing applications and responding to investigations.

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Celine De Buck

Celine De Buck is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office and a member of the firm’s International Trade Group. Celine focuses her practice on EU sanctions, export controls, and compliance matters. In addition, she advises on and litigates in complex commercial

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Celine De Buck is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office and a member of the firm’s International Trade Group. Celine focuses her practice on EU sanctions, export controls, and compliance matters. In addition, she advises on and litigates in complex commercial dispute resolution cases. She has represented a wide range of clients, from SMEs to multinational corporations, from a variety of industries.

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