EU to Ban Entry for Russians Involved in the War in Ukraine The European Commission is proposing a 21st sanctions package against the Russian Federation, which includes a ban on entry into the EU for all Russian military personnel who fought against Ukraine. This measure, announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen, will affect both Russian citizens and foreign nationals who fought on Russia’s side. The package also proposes to sanction 30 additional tankers, dozens of banks, Russian energy and fishing sectors, and foreign crypto exchanges, while maintaining the oil price cap.

• EU proposes a 21st sanctions package against the Russian Federation.
• The package includes a ban on entry into the EU for Russian military personnel who fought against Ukraine.
• The ban applies to both Russian citizens and foreign nationals fighting on Russia’s side.
• Other proposed measures include sanctioning 30 more tankers and dozens of banks.
• New sanctions are proposed for the Russian energy and fishing sectors.
• Foreign crypto exchanges will be prohibited from operating due to ties with Russia.
• The price cap on Russian oil is proposed to remain unchanged.
• Reuters reports 90 banks will be affected, making it the largest package of restrictions against Russian banks.