EU’s 22nd Sanctions Package Against Russia Could Cover Military-Industrial Complex, Trade, And Financial Restrictions — Vlasiuk

The European Union's 22nd sanctions package against Russia may encompass restrictions on the military-industrial sector, trade, and financial sanctions. This could be implemented in October. Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, disclosed this during a briefing, as reported by UATV English. The anti-ballistic sanctions package and the 22nd sanctions package are expected to be closely related, as the anti-ballistic package is inherently tied to the military-industrial complex.

Vlasiuk expressed hope that, similar to the EU's previous actions, a smaller sanctions package will be adopted in response to shelling incidents, primarily targeting manufacturers of Russian ballistic missiles or suppliers of their components. He also pointed out that there is room for improvement in sanctions policy, particularly in the aluminum sector, certain production means, and some Russian manufacturers.

Vlasiuk mentioned that some of the new restrictions could be included in a separate smaller sanctions package, likely to be adopted in early October. The large 22nd package is reportedly expected to be proposed for adoption in mid-to-late October. He clarified that the package could traditionally encompass various areas, including the military-industrial complex, trade, and individual and financial sanctions.

Additionally, the EU is contemplating a full ban on maritime shipping services, contingent upon the market volatility arising from the Strait of Hormuz events. The extension of existing individual sanctions against Russia is a separate matter, with consensus on six months' extension, though some discuss the possibility of a 12-month extension.

The EU may also restrict travel by Russian citizens and expand sanctions against tankers carrying Russian oil, following a recent attempted sabotage at a German airport.