On 14 July 2026, the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) of the EU Council is scheduled to finalise four sets of restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus in response to the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine. The adoption will proceed via a written procedure, with a procedural decision under Article 19(3)&(7) of the Council's Rules of Procedure in a restricted format. The measures target Russia's actions destabilising Ukraine, actions undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity, and Belarus's involvement in the aggression.
The meeting, set for 16:00 in Brussels, covers four legal acts: a Council Decision and Regulation on measures regarding Russia's destabilising actions (documents 10019/1/26 REV 1, 10411/4/26 REV 4, 10413/4/26 REV 4); a Council Decision, Regulation and Implementing Regulation on measures concerning Ukraine's territorial integrity (documents 9964/1/26 REV 1, 10417/4/26 REV 4, 10418/4/26 REV 4, 10419/3/26 REV 3, 10420/4/26 REV 4); a Council Decision and Regulation on measures regarding Belarus (documents 10024/1/26 REV 1, 10414/4/26 REV 4, 10415/4/26 REV 4, + ADD 1 REV 4); and a Council Implementing Decision and Implementing Regulation on Belarus (documents 9969/1/26 REV 1, 9966/26, 9968/26).
This marks the latest round of EU sanctions since the invasion began in February 2022. The package is expected to impose additional asset freezes, travel bans, and trade restrictions on individuals and entities linked to the Kremlin and Minsk regimes. The use of a written procedure indicates a streamlined adoption process, bypassing a formal debate to expedite implementation.
The sanctions will impact EU businesses operating in Russia and Belarus, particularly in sectors such as energy, finance, and technology, by further restricting exports and investments. EU member states will bear the administrative burden of enforcement, while Russian and Belarusian elites face intensified economic isolation. The measures aim to increase pressure on Moscow and Minsk to cease hostilities, though their effectiveness depends on global compliance and enforcement.
Following Coreper's approval, the legal acts will be formally adopted by the Council and published in the Official Journal, entering into force shortly thereafter. The European Commission and the European External Action Service will oversee implementation and coordination with international partners.