Breadcrumb EEAS EU sanctions explained PRINT EU sanctions explained 20.10.2022 Strategic Communications The EU has imposed so far 13 packages of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are used as a pressure tool to change behaviours. They target harmful policies & activities and those responsible for them. Learn more about how EU sanctions work. MORE STORIES STORY 'Women at the European External Action Service' and the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s 'Women at Work' join forces! STORY International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024 STORY Inauguration of the exhibition “75 Women in 75 Years of Council of Europe History” during the Parliamentary Assembly’s Summer Session STORY The EU updates its Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict STORY New package of EU sanctions on Russia See more
