According to Polish Radio’s Brussels correspondent Beata Płomecka, in addition to the main package, the EU will adopt three separate sets of sanctions targeting Moscow’s destabilizing activities in Europe, its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, and human rights violations.
The new measures will aim to weaken Russia's chemical industry, specifically its missile production capabilities, and will include individual sanctions on key industrial sectors.
The so-called "shadow fleet" - ships used to circumvent international restrictions on Russian oil exports - will also be targeted, though these measures are seen as incremental rather than game-changing.
One of the additional sanctions documents, seen by Płomecka, directly accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, referencing reports from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons from November 2024 and February 2025.
Another document focuses on Russian destabilization efforts within EU countries, citing incidents such as the attack on Estonia’s interior minister’s car, disinformation campaigns, GPS signal disruptions, and espionage activities disguised as fishing operations.
The third document will sanction 28 Russian judges and prosecutors for human rights abuses, including their roles in the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the prosecution of anti-war activists.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed hope that the sanctions will be adopted, emphasizing their importance in hampering Russia’s ability to sustain its war effort.
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