In the latest wave of restrictive measures, the European Union has broadened its tenth package of anti Russian sanctions to include twenty deputy ministers from Russia, along with four deputies from the State Duma. The decision was published in the official journal of the European Union, making the list publicly accessible and part of the formal sanctions framework. The inclusion of these high level officials marks a significant escalation in the EU stance on Russia and reflects ongoing efforts to target key decision makers in the Russian political and economic system.
Among those named are officials from central ministries responsible for economic policy and industrial development. For example, Vasily Osmakov, who serves as a deputy minister in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, appears on the list alongside Tatyana Ilyushnikova, a deputy minister at the Ministry of Economic Development. The sanctions point to a strategy focused on disrupting the leadership layer involved in shaping Russia’s industrial, trade, and economic directions, signaling to the government that actions at senior levels carry direct consequences on policy and governance. The official designation confirms these individuals as part of the targeted measures and outlines the scope of the EU’s attention to the functioning of state led sectors.
Additionally, the package includes four deputies of the State Duma, among them Tatyana Larionova and Oleg Mikhailov. The composition of the list emphasizes the EU’s intent to extend pressure beyond cabinet vanguards to legislative decision makers who influence Russia’s domestic and international policies. The announcement underscores how sanctions are applied to both executive and legislative figures when they play a decisive role in directing the country’s political agenda and economic choices. This approach aligns with the EU’s broader strategy of constraining access to financial networks and international cooperation for those perceived as driving policy with implications for regional and global stability.
The tenth package of sanctions was finalized and adopted on the evening of February 24 after extensive discussions among EU member states. The package imposes travel bans and asset restrictions on 87 natural persons and 34 legal entities. In total, following the entry into force of this package, the EU extended its measures to 1,473 individuals and 205 organizations. The move is part of a larger, ongoing effort to curb activities that are viewed as supporting or enabling aggressive actions. The EU has consistently stated that sanctions aim to limit access to financial markets, technology, and other resources that could sustain operations linked to the conflict. Observers note that the breadth of the 10th package demonstrates the bloc’s persistent commitment to updating and expanding penalties in line with evolving circumstances, while maintaining alignment among member states and allied partners.