On 23 April 2026, the European Union adopted the ‘twentieth’ package of restrictive measures against Russia (the so-called ‘XX Package’).
This sanctions package, on which political agreement among Member States was reached following protracted negotiations, comprises the following:
- Regulation (EU) 2026/509 and Regulation (EU) 2026/511, which amend the provisions contained in Regulation (EU) 269/2014 (“269/2014”);
- Regulation (EU) 2026/506, which amends the provisions contained in Regulation (EU) 833/2014.
Furthermore, as part of the XX Package, amendments have been made to the EU sanctions regime against Belarus (Regulation (EC) No 765/2006), through Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/505 and Regulation (EU) 2026/513.
Read the alert prepared by our experts for an overview of the main new developments and amendments introduced in relation to the measures against the Russian Federation, available at this link.
For further information, please contact:
Gaetano Salvioli, Partner, Bird & Bird
gaetano.salvioli@twobirds.com
