Callas Announced New Sanctions Against Russian Banks

• 15.11.2026, 20:34

They are scheduled to be approved as early as tomorrow.

The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that on Monday, November 16, the EU plans to expand its anti-Russian sanctions. The sanctions are intended to include banks and companies that Brussels links to the shadow fleet. She announced this on social media platform X.

“On Monday, European Union foreign ministers are expected to approve new sanctions lists targeting Russia, including banks, buyers, and companies supporting the shadow fleet,” Kallas wrote.

On November 11, EU ambassadors agreed on new restrictions against 145 individuals and entities, Reuters reported. The agreed-upon restrictions cover three EU sanctions regimes. It was proposed to add 113 individuals and entities to the main list related to the conflict in Ukraine.