EU introduces long-term sanctions against Russia: Targeting hybrid threats
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The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the new sanctions regime against Russia every 12 months. Thus, restrictions against hybrid threats from the Russian Federation will remain in effect until October 9, 2025, according to the decision of the EU Council.
"These measures will remain in force until October 9, 2025. The decision will be regularly reviewed and either extended or amended should the Council of the EU determine that its objectives have not been achieved," the document states.
At the same time, it is emphasized that sanctions should be reviewed regularly, at least once every 12 months, or at the insistence of any member state, the High Representative, or the European Commission following significant changes in circumstances.
Previously, EU sanctions were extended for six months. However, on October 8, a new mechanism for restrictive measures was introduced. According to the decision, Russia's assets remain frozen, and sanctions continue to apply to Russian individuals and legal entities. The document also prohibits the circumvention of existing restrictions.
New Sanctions Against Russia Journalist Rikard Jozwiak previously reported that the European Union had approved a new sanctions regime aimed at countering hybrid threats from Moscow.
On October 2, EU ambassadors approved a mechanism to combat hybrid attacks from Russia, which came into effect on October 8.
Back in late June, the European Council condemned all forms of hybrid activities that have been escalating against the EU, its member states, and partners. The Council also called for speeding up the work on establishing a new sanctions regime to counter such threats.
