19th EU restrictive measures package against Russia and Belarus

On 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union (the “EU“) adopted the 19th package of restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus (the “19th Package“). This set of eight binding legal acts updates the existing restrictive measures regimes against both countries in a coordinated manner.

The new package aims to strengthen the effectiveness of existing restrictive measures, limit Russia’s energy revenues, close loopholes through third countries and ensure full alignment of the Belarusian regime with the Russian one.

You can read the full Legal Briefing here.