The European Union has presented proposals for the 21st sanctions package against Russia, which may include export control measures targeting companies from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and a number of other countries. This was announced by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in her account on X.
«Brick by brick, we are dismantling the foundations of Russia's war economy. Today, we present our proposals for the 21st sanctions package against Russia,» Kallas wrote.
According to her, the package includes a temporary freeze on the price cap for Russian oil, as well as measures against structures that Moscow uses to generate revenue and circumvent EU sanctions.
We are also targeting companies providing support to Russia military-industrial complex.
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) June 9, 2026
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Kallas specified that the new restrictions will target banks, arms manufacturers, oil traders, refineries, and crypto operators in third countries. Additionally, the EU intends to include in the sanctions lists companies that, in Brussels' view, provide support to the Russian military-industrial complex.
According to the head of European diplomacy, the new lists will cover more than 30 items related to drone manufacturing, as well as export control measures against 50 companies located in China, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, the UAE, and India. Kallas did not provide the names of the Kazakh and Kyrgyz companies.
She also stated that the European Union intends to restrict the export of additional materials and technologies, including nickel powders, metals, and high-performance alloys, to «further disrupt Russia's production capabilities.» Additionally, Brussels proposes limiting the import of new goods, including auto parts, certain precious metal ores, and chemicals.
As a separate measure in the package, Kallas cited a «comprehensive visa ban» for current and former members of the Russian armed forces and affiliated proxy groups. According to her, «Europe's door should not be open» to such individuals.
The sanctions proposals must be reviewed and approved by EU member states. Earlier, on May 11, when asked about the 21st package, Kallas said that the EU intends to target the Russian military-industrial complex and is considering sanctions «on an ongoing basis» as measures that could deprive Russia of the means to fund the war are identified.
