The key facts

  • The EU is preparing a 23rd sanctions package against Russia, with a possible submission date by the end of 2026 (citing Politico sources).
  • Germany and Poland are leading the push for new restrictions.
  • On October 15, at the EU meeting, the question of strengthening sanctions against the Russian energy sector is planned to be raised.

Preparation of a New Sanctions Package

The European Commission has begun preparing a 23rd sanctions package against Russia. According to Politico, citing its own sources, the new restrictions may be presented by the end of 2026.

Who Is Driving the Initiative

According to Politico, Germany and Poland are leading the push for new sanctions. At the European Union meeting scheduled for October 15, member states intend, first of all, to raise the question of strengthening restrictions against the Russian energy sector.

Connection to Russian-American Agreements

Politico linked the initiative to recently concluded agreements between Russia and the United States on diesel fuel supplies.

Context: The 22nd Sanctions Package

Earlier, the European Union approved the 22nd sanctions package, covering about 1,600 companies and individuals linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. Restrictions were also imposed on defense industry enterprises, their executives, as well as politicians who participated in elections to the State Duma in Crimea, Donbas and Novorossiya.