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 Ambassadors from the EU’s Political and Security Committee (PSC) and NATO’s North Atlantic Council (NAC) held an informal meeting on military mobility STORY Bucha: Where Accountability Begins STORY EU-Western Balkans Summit: Strengthening Security and Stability Together STORY EU-NGO Human Rights Forum - Partnering for Equality and Non-discrimination STORY Standing guard for Europe See more