Overview of the 19th EU sanctions package against Russia
Aušra Šablinskienė
Sanctions expert, Lithuania
Published 16 Nov 2025

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On 23 October 2025, the Council adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The Council also introduced additional measures against Belarus to restrict its support for Russia’s war. Below is an overview of the changes requiring particular attention due to exemptions, derogations, and differing dates of entry into force of certain provisions.