Overview

• The Council of the European Union renewed measures targeting 47 individuals and 15 entities, keeping them in place until 9 October 2026.
• The extension maintains asset freezes and prohibits EU persons from providing economic or financial assistance to those listed.
• The Council cited what it calls ongoing hybrid activities by Russia, including information manipulation and interference.
• European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said talks on the 19th sanctions package remain active at various levels between member states.
• Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the proposed package on 19 September, including a ban on Russian LNG imports starting in 2027, while Moscow rejects the accusations behind the measures.