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EU Extends Sanctions Against People over Russia’s War on Ukraine
EU maintains sanctions on about 2,600 Russian-linked targets to restrict war resources despite opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, extending measures until mid-September.
- On March 14, 2026 the EU Council's 27 member states agreed to extend sanctions until Sept 15 covering some 2,600 individuals and entities.
- Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move, arguing over Druzhba pipeline oil flows and calling for some oligarchs’ removal, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged suspending Russian energy sanctions on March 9.
- The Council removed two living individuals and five deceased people from the sanctions list, including Niels Troost, Dutch trader linked to Russian oil trading.
- The measures include travel restrictions, asset freezes, and bans on providing funds, and EU Council chief Antonio Costa said US easing of sanctions increased Russian resources, impacting European security.
- The decision coincided with power outages as Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported six regions without electricity and Russian missiles and drones killed five and injured 15 in the Kyiv region on Saturday.
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The EU states have agreed to extend sanctions against persons and organisations supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
·Germany
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The EU announces that the Union is extending sanctions targeting 2,600 Russians and Russian entities.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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The Union is determined to maintain and increase pressure on Russia
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Augsburger AllgemeineThe European sanctions against Russia would have expired this Sunday. After weeks of negotiations, the EU states were now able to agree on an extension.
·Vienna, Austria
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