EU imposes sanctions on 58 Russian companies, individuals involved in drone production
The 20th package of European Union sanctions imposed on Russia over its war against Ukraine includes 58 companies and individuals involved in the development and production of military goods, including drones.
The Council of the EU announced the measures on Thursday.
"The 20th package further constrains the Russian military-industrial complex by designating 58 companies and associated individuals involved in, inter alia, the development and manufacturing of military goods, such as drones," the statement reads.
In addition to depriving Russian military enterprises of valuable EU technologies, the package also targets Russia’s dependence on third countries for supplies of critical high-tech products.
"Specifically, the EU has now designated 16 entities based in China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Belarus which have provided dual-use goods or weapons systems to the Russian military-industrial complex," the statement reads.
A further 60 entities will also be subject to tighter export restrictions on goods that contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia’s defense sector.
"Some of these entities are also located in third countries other than Russia, such as in China (including Hong Kong), Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates," the council said.
