### [2026-10-12](/feed/2026/10/12/index.md)

##### International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
# The Council of the European Union approves the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities of the country's military and industrial complex. 




### Sources:

1. [EU Council](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/10/12/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-agrees-largest-ever-package-of-listings-targeting-almost-1600-individuals-and-entities-in-russia-s-military-industrial-complex/)

### Changes:

1. The Council of the European Union approves the 22th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities of the country's military and industrial complex.  _2026-10-13 10:14:19 (First version)_
1. The Council of the European Union approves the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities of the country's military and industrial complex.  _(Current version)_

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