The European Union has adopted 20 sanction packages against Russia.
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The 21st sanctions package was adopted by the Council on 15 June 2026, just one day before the session. The MEP may not have been aware of this very recent development.
Some official EU communications (e.g., the 25 June 2026 Consilium press release on extending economic sanctions) still reference '20 packages', suggesting possible inconsistency in how the June 15 measures are counted in internal EU numbering.
PrimaryConsilium (Council of the EU) — Press ReleaseThe Council has adopted restrictive measures targeting Russia's military-industrial complex, energy revenues, propaganda efforts and human rights violations.
SecondarySkadden (law firm publication)On 23 April 2026, the European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
SecondaryLupicinio International Law FirmOn June 15 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted the twenty-first package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1336 of 15 June 2026.