The European Union has announced new sanctions against a Russian executive and five Russian companies, saying they were involved in the manufacture of drones. The decision was made public by the Council of the European Union on Friday.
According to the EU, the move comes after a recent escalation in Russian attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine this month. By targeting individuals and businesses linked to drone production, the bloc is signaling a fresh response to developments on the battlefield.
The measures focus on entities the EU says are connected to Russia’s drone-making capacity. While the full scope of the sanctions was not detailed in the available summary, the announcement underscores the bloc’s effort to increase pressure on those it believes support Russia’s military operations.
The latest step adds to the EU’s broader campaign of sanctions tied to the war in Ukraine. It also highlights continued concern in Brussels over the role of drones in Russian attacks as the conflict remains a central issue for European governments.
