As part of the preparation for the twentieth sanctions package, the European Union is considering adding 31 companies from Russia, as well as enterprises from China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, to the sanctions list. The relevant sanctions draft may still be adjusted and must be approved by the EU Council.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Areas of Activity for Sanctioned Companies
The companies targeted by the sanctions are involved in the war supply infrastructure, including suppliers of essential components, logistics centers, trading intermediaries, and dual-use enterprises. Special attention is proposed to be given to Chinese companies operating in the fields of electronics, drone manufacturing, logistics, and trading intermediation.
Among the largest Chinese companies on the sanctions list is Jiangxi Xintuo Enterprise, known under the T-Motor brand as a leading manufacturer of drone engines. KingMax Hobby Co. Ltd. produces servomotors and control systems designed for “hobby electronics,” but their products may find applications in military drones and robotic platforms. Beijing Timingtron Corporation is a manufacturer of components for synchronization and signal processing in communication systems, electronic warfare, and navigation. Finder Technology Ltd. and Global Link Logistics are included as legal entities operating in the electronics, component, or logistics sectors, and may be involved in schemes for re-exporting electronics to Russia to circumvent restrictions.
Goals of the Sanctions and Additional Restrictions
The Turkish companies listed specialize in shipbuilding, maintenance, and foreign trade. They are suspected of facilitating Russia’s shadow fleet, allowing Russia to use the infrastructure of third countries to export oil and petroleum products. The sanctions aim to limit such capabilities.
Among the Russian companies on the list this time, which number 31, there is a predominance of enterprises involved in electronics distribution, machinery supply, engineering, and service activities. In EU documents, these companies are identified as part of the industrial and technological base that supports the functioning of the Russian military-industrial complex, even if they do not directly produce weapons.
Including companies in the sanctions means that European enterprises are prohibited from cooperating with them.
The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, announced that the adoption of the twentieth sanctions package is scheduled for February 24, 2026. The European Commission has already presented a new package of restrictions concerning energy, financial services, and trade. In particular, a complete ban on maritime transportation of Russian crude oil is being implemented.
Additionally, the European Commission proposes to add another 20 Russian regional banks to the list and to impose new export restrictions on a range of goods and services—”from rubber to tractors and cybersecurity services, worth over 360 million euros.”
The previous, nineteenth sanctions package was approved by the EU at the end of October 2025, focusing on reducing Russia’s energy revenues, increasing financial pressure, and controlling the circumvention of restrictions through third countries.