EU Sanctions Against Russia: Kallas Announced the Largest Package

The European Union is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia, which could be the most extensive since the start of the full-scale war. If adopted, the number of Russian citizens, companies, and organizations on the sanctions lists will increase by about a third. This was stated by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in an interview with Die Welt, as reported by Dengi.ua.​​​​​​​

What the European Union Is Planning

According to Kallas, a new package of restrictions is planned to be presented in the fall. However, the exact date has not yet been announced, nor have the specific details of the future sanctions.

The EU’s foreign policy chief emphasized that Brussels intends to continue increasing pressure on Moscow until the war ends.

“This fall, I will present the most extensive list of sanctions since the start of the war. If it is adopted, the number of Russian individuals, companies, and organizations subject to sanctions will immediately increase by a third. The pressure must continue to mount until Russia ends the war,” Kallas stated.

The EU is Assessing the Damage to Russia

Kallas believes that the restrictions already in place have dealt a significant blow to the Russian economy and military-industrial complex.

According to her estimates, the damage inflicted on the Russian military machine as a result of sanctions pressure amounts to about 1 trillion euros.

At the same time, the European Union believes that the impact achieved so far is insufficient and that the sanctions policy must continue.

What Could Stand in the Way of New Restrictions

The adoption of another sanctions package may face political resistance within the EU itself. According to Kallas, certain political forces and countries that take a pro-Russian stance may oppose tightening the restrictions.

At the same time, the EU representative is counting on closer coordination between European and American sanctions policies.

She linked this to discussions in the U.S. Congress regarding a bill initiated by Senator Lindsey Graham,  who died in July.

Thus, the publication notes, the final parameters of the new package remain unknown for now. However, if Kallas’s proposals receive support from EU countries, the sanctions list against Russia could expand by about a third.