Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: 20th round of stern EU sanctions hits energy revenues, military-industrial complex, trade and financial services, including crypto

27/04/2026
Posted by: Andreas Pavlou

Οn April 23 the EU Council adopted a far-reaching 20th package of restrictive measures comprising 120 further individual listings – the biggest package of listings in two years – and stern, multi-layered economic sanctions, targeting key sectors which fuel Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

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Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: 20th round of stern EU sanctions hits energy revenues, military-industrial complex, trade and financial services, including crypto

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: 20th round of stern EU sanctions hits energy revenues, military-industrial complex, trade and financial services, including crypto

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