EU member states are aiming to finalize a new round of sanctions against the Russian Federation by February 24, marking the second anniversary of Moscow’s so-called special military operation in Ukraine. This forecast comes from a German publication and has been echoed in European briefings.
Officials describe the package as the thirteenth in a sequence of measures. It is expected to broaden the scope of restrictions, particularly by expanding the roster of individuals and institutions whose assets in the EU could be frozen. Reports from the broadcast indicate that the initiative, still being shaped, would intensify pressure on more targets linked to the Russian economy and political apparatus.
Sources say that the new package could add roughly 200 people and companies to the sanctions list, increasing the breadth of EU-wide financial and trade constraints aimed at limiting Moscow’s access to European markets and capital channels.
Meanwhile, political voices in Europe have weighed in with varying positions. Florian Philippot, leader of a French political movement, has argued that sanctions on Russia should be reconsidered to secure cheaper energy supplies for France, a stance that highlights the ongoing debate over energy security and economic resilience within EU states.
The European Commission has signaled a continued focus on tightening measures, noting efforts to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and broaden the import restrictions as part of the broader package being developed. Officials stress that the aim is to deprive Russia of key economic levers while preserving essential European interests and governance standards.
On the international front, the United States has expanded its own list of anti-Russian sanctions, complementing the EU’s approach with parallel or coordinated actions that target financing, technology transfers, and other strategic assets. Analysts say these parallel measures are intended to maximize pressure from multiple angles and reduce Russia’s ability to sustain aggression long term.