EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russians linked to arms industry

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The European Union imposed sanctions on almost 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia's arms industry.

The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia's arms industry, notably those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles. The EU also targeted 77 people accused of organising, working on or running sham elections in occupied parts of Ukraine. This represents the biggest single listing of sanctions since Russia launched full-scale war on Ukraine.

Announcing the sanctions, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that more than half of them address the production chain for ballistic missiles Russia uses against Ukrainian civilians. The components targeted include electronics, communication equipment, radar and navigation systems, satellite and missile systems, as well as explosives and ammunition. The EU said the companies are on a list established by the Russian government itself identifying them as belonging to the Russian military-industrial complex and entitled to receive subsidies.

The sanctions are aimed at mid-level suppliers representing the core of the Russian military industry. The move brings the total number of Russian officials and entities targeted by the EU to more than 4,500, including President Vladimir Putin, oligarchs suspected of backing him and scores of lawmakers, as well as banks and the shadow fleet illicitly shipping oil.

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• EU imposes sanctions on almost 1,600 Russians and companies linked to Russian arms industryThe European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry.News4Jax · 12 Oct, 11:49
• EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russian people and firms linked to drone and missile partsThe European Union has imposed sanctions on nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry.Clickorlando · 12 Oct, 11:49

In this story: European Union · Russia · Ukraine · Kaja Kallas · Vladimir Putin

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