EU Raises Russia Blacklist to 4,700 Entries

These restrictions were mainly imposed on businesspeople and officials linked to Russia's defense sector.

Luxembourg, October 12. /TASS/. The Council of the European Union announced in its decision in the official publication that the European Union has increased the list of special designations against Russia from 3,100 to 4,700 positions after the adoption of the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.

In total, sanctions in the 22nd package have been applied against 826 companies and organizations and 743 individuals, mainly businessmen and officials related to the Russian defense sector. Sanctions have particularly affected Gorky Automobile Plant, UDC Gas Turbines, Zvezda Shyipyard, Cordiant Tire Holding and others.

All individuals on this list are banned from entering the EU, their assets must be frozen in the EU, and EU companies and individuals are prohibited from having any contact with them.