EU adopts largest sanctions package against Russia targeting ballistic missile production

The European Union approved its largest sanctions package against Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine, adding 1,600 new items targeting the Russian military-industrial complex, with more than half related to ballistic missile production. The sanctions are set to last three years and were adopted by foreign ministers in Luxembourg.

Why it matters. This escalation in sanctions directly affects Russia's ability to produce ballistic missiles, impacting its military capabilities in the ongoing conflict and signaling heightened Western pressure on Russia's defense sector.