Leaders of the European Union have sanctioned a year-long extension of penalties against Russia, marking a significant shift as this is the first occasion these measures, tied to the Ukraine situation, have been prolonged for 12 months rather than the usual six.
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On Thursday (June 18), European Union leaders reached a consensus to prolong sanctions on Russia in response to its ongoing war with Ukraine for an additional year, as stated by a spokesperson for the meeting’s chair. This decision during a summit in Brussels signifies the first instance that such sanctions—aimed at specific sectors of the Russian economy—have been extended for a year, as they had previously been renewed every six months.
Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In recent years, the EU and its western allies have enforced multiple rounds of sanctions to curb Moscow’s capacity to fund the war and acquire essential technologies.
Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In recent years, the EU and its western allies have enforced multiple rounds of sanctions to curb Moscow’s capacity to fund the war and acquire essential technologies.
First Published: Jun 19, 2026 8:46 AM IST
