The European Union (EU) has agreed on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia, said the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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"The package includes, e.g. tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technologies," the Swedish Presidency said.
The EU has added about 120 individuals and entities to the sanction list, including Russian decision-makers, senior government officials and military leaders complicit in the war against Ukraine, as well as proxy authorities installed by Russia in the occupied territories in Ukraine, among others.
The list also includes key figures involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Russia, as well as organisations and individuals, who are polluting the public space with disinformation, adding to the military warfare through information warfare.
Measures are also taken against individuals in Iran who are involved in the elaboration of drones and components supporting Russia's military.
In addition, members and supporters of Russia's Wagner mercenary group and its activities in other countries, such as Mali or Central African Republic, are also targeted.
New export restrictions have been introduced on sensitive dual-use and advanced technologies that contribute to Russia's military capabilities and technological enhancement.
This includes additional electronic components used in Russian weapons systems (drones, missiles, helicopters, other vehicles), as well as bans on specific rare earths and thermal cameras with military applications.
Moreover, we are also listing 96 additional entities associated to Russia's military-industrial complex, bringing the total of military end-users that are listed to 506.
This includes Russian entities associated with the Kremlin-controlled Wagner paramilitary organisation.
This also includes, for the first time, seven Iranian entities that have been using EU components and providing Russia with military "Shahed" drones to attack civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Importantly, we are working in close coordination with partners, and are adding Australia, Canada and New Zealand and Norway to the list of partner countries.
Additional export bans are now also imposed on goods that can be easily redirected to be used to support the Russian war effort.
Three Russian banks have been added to the list of entities subject to the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available. ■