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GeopoliticsMedium•11 November 2026•
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EU Agrees to Expand Russia Sanctions to 100 New Entities

Key Facts

1EU member state representatives agreed to expand the sanctions list against Russia to include over 100 additional individuals and legal entities.
2The new sanctions target financial institutions, oil and shipping companies, including entities from the UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.

EU member state representatives agreed to expand the sanctions list against Russia to include over 100 additional individuals and legal entities. REFORM.news reported that the new measures target financial institutions, oil industry companies, and shipping firms as part of an ongoing effort to curb sanctions evasion.

The expanded list includes entities from the UAE, Oman, Hong Kong, and the Seychelles, increasing geopolitical and compliance risks. This expansion occurs as Russia faces inflationary pressures, with the annual inflation rate projected to reach 7.1% according to data scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.

Russia is also scheduled to release its annual GDP growth rate data on November 13, 2026, alongside monthly and annual inflation figures, which will further clarify the impact of sustained economic restrictions.