EU Set to Approve Russia Drone Sanctions on 5 Entities and 1 Individual
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jul 9
EU Set to Approve Russia Drone Sanctions on 5 Entities and 1 Individual
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jul 9
Summary
July 13 is the expected approval date for a new EU sanctions package targeting five legal entities and one individual tied to components for Russia’s Shahed and Geran attack drones.
The move follows Moscow’s recent large-scale missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, including a massive overnight attack on Kyiv on July 2 that prompted the proposal a day later.
Coreper discussed the measures on Wednesday and passed them to the RELEX working party for final preparation before foreign ministers are expected to adopt them on Monday.
Late June’s previous EU package added 34 individuals and 47 entities, also hitting drone-linked firms, Russia’s shadow oil fleet, propagandists and officials tied to Alexei Navalny’s persecution.
The new step fits the EU’s broader strategy since 2022 of squeezing Russia’s war financing by restricting technology access, energy revenues and military supply chains.
As Western tech fuels new Russian drones, can the EU's sanctions finally cut Moscow's supply lines?
With Russia's armed shadow fleet in European waters, is a direct maritime confrontation becoming inevitable?
EU’s 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia: Disrupting Drone Supply Chains, Shadow Fleet, and Energy Revenues After July 2026 Attacks
Overview
The European Commission announced the 21st sanctions package against Russia on June 9, 2026, aiming to intensify pressure on Moscow’s military-industrial complex, energy revenues, and propaganda networks. Building on a 'mini' sanctions package adopted earlier in June, the new measures introduce a 'rolling listings' methodology, allowing the EU to impose sanctions on an ongoing and more agile basis. This approach enables faster implementation of restrictive measures and increases the effectiveness of sanctions, reflecting the EU’s commitment to adapt quickly to Russia’s evolving tactics and strengthen enforcement against circumvention routes.