Espreso Global Sanctions against Russia EU expands sanctions against Russia — European Commission President

EU expands sanctions against Russia — European Commission President

14 March, 2025 Friday

16:25

The EU has approved sanctions against nearly 2,400 individuals and entities in response to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine

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This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on social media platform X.

"The EU is increasing pressure on Russia. We are expanding our sanctions to nearly 2,400 individuals and entities due to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine," von der Leyen stated.

These sanctioned individuals are prohibited from traveling to the EU, and their assets will be frozen.

"Our determination to support Ukraine is decisive," emphasized the President of the European Commission.

The EU increases pressure on Russia.

We extend our sanctions on nearly 2400 individuals & entities over Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, including:

- Travel bans
- Asset freezes
- Ban on funding/resources

Our determination to support Ukraine is decisive.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 14, 2025

Espreso journalist Tetyana Vysotska reported that Hungary is not voting to extend individual sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, 2025.