Breadcrumb EEAS EU sanctions explained PRINT EU sanctions explained 20.10.2022 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 Travel in Europe with the European Entry/Exit System (EES) STORY Strengthening Recruitment and Cyber Resilience, Equipping EU civilian crisis management missions for the future STORY The Chairs of the EU and NATO Military Committees reaffirm commitment to stability in the Western Balkans STORY Financial Practitioners Workshop for EUMAM Ukraine strengthens coordination among Member States STORY Youth & EU’s foreign policy See more
