EU’s 21st Sanctions Package: Tightening the net on energy, finance and third-country channels

On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 21st package of restrictive measures against Russia, introducing significant new restrictions across the energy, financial and trade sectors, with a particular focus on third-country actors and anti-circumvention measures.

In this legal alert, Bruno Lebrun analyses the key changes introduced by the package and highlights their practical implications for businesses operating within or with the European Union. Download the full legal alert below.