The new package targets 49 individuals and 35 entities linked to the invasion.
Key individuals and entities sanctions include:
➡️ Companies involved in the production of weapons and equipment for the Russian military;
➡️ Entities transporting Russian oil;
➡️ Entities involved in the circumvention of EU sanctions such as a crypto-currency exchange based in Russia;
➡️ Third parties involved in supporting the Russian war effort;
➡️ Outlets involved in manipulating information in line with Kremlin messaging; and
➡️ Individuals involved in Russian mining and energy, non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine, the deportation of Ukrainian children, and public figures now working for Russia.
✅ Firms should ensure their sanctions screening systems are robust, screening individuals and entities against the latest lists.