Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Council extends economic sanctions for a further 6 months

23/12/2025
Posted by: Pambos Kyriacou

The European Council renewed the EU restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation’s continuing actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine for a further 6 months, until 31 July 2026.

View the relevant Pres Release here

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Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Council extends economic sanctions for a further 6 months

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Council extends economic sanctions for a further 6 months

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