On October 12, 2026, the European Union adopted its largest-ever single expansion of Russia sanctions, adding 1,569 people and companies tied to the country’s military-industrial complex.
The package lists 826 Russian companies and 743 individuals, many of them executives involved in defense production. More than half of the new designations are connected to supply chains producing ballistic missiles used against Ukraine, according to EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas. The targeted suppliers provide components for missiles, drones and aircraft, including semiconductors, communications equipment, radar systems, explosives, optics and navigation technology.
EU officials said the companies represent a central layer of Russia’s defense industry, with combined annual revenue of at least €20 billion and more than 250,000 employees. Sanctioned entities face asset freezes and bans on receiving funds or economic resources, while listed individuals are subject to travel restrictions within the EU. The decision raises the total number of EU listings supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity to nearly 4,600.
The bloc said the move was intended to maintain pressure on Moscow as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian territory and civilian infrastructure.