Ukraine and a number of other countries have supported the EU's new sanctions against Russia
Ukraine and several other countries have officially joined the sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russian entities last month.
This is stated in relevant statements by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaia Kallas on behalf of the EU, published today on the Council of the EU website.
It is noted that the first package of sanctions, extended for six months, to which the aforementioned countries have joined, concerns actions that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine, effective March 14, 2026.
The list includes 132 individuals and 77 organizations.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, and Ukraine have joined the sanctions, according to the statement, which emphasizes that the respective governments will ensure their national policies align with the aforementioned EU Council Decision.
Four individuals were added to another sanctions package dated March 16, 2026, in response to “Russia’s destabilizing actions.”
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, and Ukraine have joined the sanctions.
Also on March 16, 2026, the EU Council adopted a Decision on restrictive measures in connection with cyberattacks threatening the European Union or its member states. Two individuals and three organizations were added to the list.
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