EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months

The European Union (EU) countries have extended the economic sanctions imposed against Russia for six months. The relevant document was published on June 30 on the website of the association council.

"The Council extended the restrictive measures of the EU <...> for another six months, until January 31, 2026," the document says.

It is noted that they include restrictions on trade, finance, energy, technology and dual-use goods, industry, transport and luxury goods. In addition, the ban on the import of certain petroleum products from Russia, the activities of Russian banks and the media is being extended.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on June 26 that restrictions against a country like Russia were not working. He stressed that the sanctions policy makes sense precisely when it really has an impact.