On 23 April 2026, the EU Council adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending the core EU sanctions regulations that have been in place since 2014. The package expands existing restrictions across energy, finance, trade, and media, and introduces several new legal instruments, including the first use of the EU’s anti-circumvention mechanism against a third country and strengthened legal protections for EU operators. Companies with exposure to Russia, Belarus, or related supply chains should review the changes as summarized in this GT Alert.
EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes and Compliance Implications
