European Union ambassadors agree on a new, record expansion of its sanctions against Russia linked to the war in Ukraine. Multiple outlets report that the proposal targets roughly 1,600 to 1,650 people and entities, including individuals tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex. The EU also describes the move as among the largest batches of designations since 2022.
According to reports, the listings are expected to be formally approved later by EU foreign ministers, typically scheduled for 12 October. One outlet specifies that the package includes 743 individuals and 826 entities, while another notes that 77 people are included who are presented as having been elected to the State Duma from occupied Ukrainian territories. Coverage also places the decision in the context of an apparent rise in hybrid or related attacks, though the specific evidence cited differs by outlet.
