The EU sanctioned more than 1,600 people and entities linked to Russia's war, the largest round of listings since the war began.

Omissions

• The Council's own headline for the main military-industrial package describes it as 'almost 1600' listings (1,569: 826 companies + 743 individuals); reaching 'over 1,600' requires adding the 77 individuals designated the same day under Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2291.
• The 1,600+ figure refers only to listings added in this single round on 12 October 2026, not to the cumulative total of persons and entities designated under the EU's Russia sanctions regime, which is substantially larger.
• 'A week ago' is a slight approximation: the decisions were adopted on 12 October 2026, eight days before the 20 October 2026 session.

Sources

• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union — press release: 'Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest ever package of listings targeting almost 1600 individuals and entities''Today the EU adopted the largest round of sanctions listings since 2022. Close to 1600 listings target Russia's military-industrial complex.' / 'The Council has adopted restrictive measures against 826 Russian companies and 743 individuals active in Russia's military-industrial complex.'
• PrimaryCouncil of the European Union — press release: 'Ukraine's territorial integrity: Council lists 77 individuals over the illegal Russian State Duma elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine'Council decision (CFSP) 2026/2291 of 12 October 2026 listing 77 individuals over the illegal Russian State Duma 'elections' in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
• SecondaryMorgan Lewis — 'EU Expands Russia Sanctions Blacklist in Record Designations''The Council of the European Union (the Council) on 12 October 2026 designated a record 1,646 natural persons and legal entities'
• SecondaryHill Dickinson — 'EU approves latest package of sanctions against Russia''On 12 October 2026, the EU Council adopted additional restrictive measures against 1,569 individuals and entities in Russia's military and [industrial complex]'