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EU Extends Ukraine Territorial-Integrity Sanctions Listings for Three Years

The Council prolonged restrictive measures against listed individuals and entities accused of undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity until September 2029.

By Eleanor Grant · Executive Editor · 23 September 2026 · 2 min read
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In this analysis
  1. What happened
  2. Context
  3. What happens next

The European Union has extended for three years restrictive measures targeting listed individuals and entities it says are responsible for undermining or threatening Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.

What happened

The Council announced on September 22 that the individual listings would remain in force until September 22, 2029.

Context

The measures form part of the EU's sanctions framework connected to Russia's actions against Ukraine and are separate from broader sectoral economic restrictions.

What happens next

The listings remain subject to the EU's legal framework and any subsequent Council decisions, while the bloc continues to debate its wider sanctions and Ukraine policy.

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