European Council announces 96 more organizations from Russia and Iran are subject to sanctions

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The European Council reported that 96 organizations supplying weapons and equipment to the Russian Armed Forces will be covered by the new, tenth package of sanctions. It has been reported Press release Council of Europe.

A total of 121 legal entities and individuals, including seven Iranian companies, were included in the sanctions. After the entry into force of the new restrictive measures, 506 persons related to the Russian military-industrial complex, as well as PMC Wagner, as stated in the Council of Europe, will be subject to sanctions.

Previously reportedHe said the new EU sanctions would lead to the blocking of 49% of EU exports to Russia and 58% of EU imports from Russia.

The next EU sanctions package against Russia was decided on Friday evening, 24 February, and was published on 25 February. Prior to its entry into force, it will be carried out by publishing a complete list of organizations and persons who will be subject to new sanctions.

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