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EU will not lift any Russian sanctions until war in Ukraine ends

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union will not lift any sanctions against Russia until the war in Ukraine ends. The EU is currently developing a 22nd sanctions package as Moscow increases attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Recent measures include the largest-ever package of listings, targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities within Russia's military-industrial complex, specifically those linked to missile and drone parts. European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed this support for Kyiv during a recent European summit.

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  • ✓ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will not lift sanctions until Russia ends the war.
  • ✓ The EU is preparing a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.
  • ✓ The EU implemented its largest-ever package of listings targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities in Russia's military-industrial complex.
  • ✓ Recent EU sanctions targeted Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The EU has announced the development of a 22nd sanctions package and committed to maintaining all existing restrictions until the conflict concludes.

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  1. EU Maintains Russian Sanctions Until War Ends, Prepares 22nd Package

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union will not lift any sanctions against Russia until the war in Ukraine ends. The EU is currently developing a 22nd sanctions package as Moscow increases attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Recent measures include the largest-ever package of listings, targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities within Russia's military-industrial complex, specifically those linked to missile and drone parts. European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed this support for Kyiv during a recent European summit.

    Why it matters

    These sanctions aim to degrade Russia's ability to wage war by targeting its industrial base and energy sectors. The move comes amid deepening tensions between the US and Ukraine over Kyiv's strikes on Russian oil refineries. The EU continues to coordinate these efforts with the US to maintain international pressure on Moscow.

    What is confirmed

    • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will not lift sanctions until Russia ends the war.
    • The EU is preparing a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.
    • The EU implemented its largest-ever package of listings targeting nearly 1,600 individuals and entities in Russia's military-industrial complex.
    • Recent EU sanctions targeted Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts.

    Still unconfirmed

    • EU sees energy deals with Russia as a potential step toward ending the Ukraine war.
    • Germany's Wadephul describes new sanctions as an unprecedented blow to Russia.

    What to watch next

    • The official release and specific targets of the 22nd sanctions package.
    • Changes in US-EU coordination following Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    2. consilium.europa.eu — Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest-ever package of listings targeting almost 1600 individuals and entities in Russia’s military-industrial complex
    3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile parts
    4. dw.com — Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
    5. help.naver.com — Futures Flat As Oil Rebounds After Trump's "Energy Ceasefire" Unravels, Memory Stocks Slide | ZeroHedge
    6. The New Voice of Ukraine — EU will not lift any Russian sanctions until war in Ukraine ends — von der Leyen
    7. China-US Focus — Europe’s Russia Sanctions Reach China, but the Costs Return Home
    8. www.mondaq.com — Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of September 2026 - Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions - Global
    9. international.astroawani.com — EU will not lift sanctions against Russia until Ukraine ...
    10. defence24.com — Von der Leyen: No lifting of sanctions until Russia ends the war
    11. en.protothema.gr — EU backs Ukraine: sanctions on Russia will remain until it ...
    12. united24media.com — “Not a Single Minute”: Von der Leyen Slams Russia’s Ceasefire ...
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