EU plans 22nd sanctions package targeting 1,600 Russian-linked firms
The European Union intends to adopt its 22nd sanctions package against Russia in October, adding 1,600 firms to the blacklist.
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Expanded EU sanctions could further constrain Russian energy and manufacturing exports, sustaining pressure on global commodity prices and supply chains that reach U.S. manufacturers and consumers.
Key entities
- Russian
What to watch next
- Monitor the October European Council meeting for formal adoption and the exact list of newly designated entities.
- Monitor the next European Commission sanctions implementation package and LME aluminum inventory levels.
- Monitor the next EU foreign ministers meeting for any new sanctions proposals and Bulgarian statements.
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