The EU has adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union has approved its 13th set of sanctions against Russia, encompassing 106 individuals and 88 legal entities.

This was reported on the EU Council’s website.

The targeted entities are notably associated with the military and defense sectors, involved in activities such as the supply of arms from the DPRK to Russia, as well as deportation and harboring of Ukrainian children.

The statement emphasizes that the EU’s restrictive measures, aimed at countering actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine, now encompass over 2,000 individuals and legal entities. These measures include asset freezing, prohibiting EU citizens and companies from providing funds to the listed entities, and imposing travel bans on the individuals, preventing their entry or transit within the EU.

Moreover, the EU Council has expanded the list by adding 27 entities directly supporting the Russian military-industrial complex. These entities face strict export restrictions on dual-use goods and technologies, particularly those contributing to the technological advancement of the Russian defense and security sector. Notably, some of these entities operate in third countries such as India, Sri Lanka, China, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Turkey, aiding Russia in circumventing sanctions and participating in the production and development of electronic components for weapons.