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title: "EU prepares 22nd package of sanctions against Russia: energy, banks, and shadow fleet to be hit first"
description: "The EU is preparing a new sanctions package against Russia covering energy, banks, and the shadow fleet. EU foreign ministers may approve over 100 restrictions on November 16 in Brussels."
date: 2026-11-12T20:52:32.922Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/eu-prepares-new-sanctions-against-russia
tags: [eu-sanctions, russia, shadow-fleet, brussels, hybrid-attacks, ukraine-aid]
author: "Marina Slivenko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# EU prepares 22nd package of sanctions against Russia: energy, banks, and shadow fleet to be hit first

![A man walks past the European Commission building in Brussels against the backdrop of EU flags.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/12/es-gotovit-22-paket-sanktsiy-protiv-rossii/es-gotovit-22-paket-sanktsiy-protiv-rossii-1.webp)

## Key Points

- According to Bloomberg, the EU is preparing a package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia with a focus on energy, banks, and the shadow fleet.
- EU foreign ministers may approve these restrictions at a meeting on November 16 in Brussels.
- A 22nd sanctions package is being prepared in parallel and could be adopted at the December EU foreign ministers' meeting.
- EU ambassadors agreed on a package including 145 individuals and entities, including banks and shadow fleet vessels.
- The European Commission is preparing financial aid for Ukraine for 2027.

The European Union continues to work on a new set of restrictive measures against Russia. According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources familiar with the situation, Brussels is preparing a package that could include over 100 new sanctions. Their focus is on the energy sector, the banking system, and the so-called shadow fleet of the aggressor state. As the sources specify, EU foreign ministers are expected to approve these restrictions during a meeting on November 16 in Brussels.

### What exactly will be under restrictions

According to Bloomberg, the new measures are aimed primarily at three areas: energy, the banking sector, and Russia's shadow fleet. Previously, EU ambassadors had already agreed on a separate sanctions package that included 145 individuals and entities. The restrictions in this package cover Russian banks, shadow fleet vessels, as well as individuals involved in cyberattacks and the spread of disinformation. Thus, work on sanctions is being conducted in parallel on several levels — from coordinating lists at the ambassador level to final approval at the ministerial level.

### Response to the rise of hybrid attacks

According to Bloomberg sources, the new EU sanctions response is motivated by the increase in the number of so-called hybrid attacks linked to Russia. Examples cited include cyberattacks, arson, and a failed drone attack on an airport in Germany. This trend, according to the publication, became one of the key arguments for increasing pressure on Moscow as part of the new package.

### Timeline: November 16 and the December meeting

According to the same sources, approval of the current set of sanctions is expected at the EU foreign ministers' meeting on November 16 in Brussels. Simultaneously, the EU is preparing a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, which, according to Bloomberg, could be adopted at the next EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in December. Thus, Brussels is building a phased sanctions agenda: first the approval of the current set, then a larger 22nd package.

### Financial aid to Ukraine for 2027

Beyond the sanctions front, the European Commission, as reported earlier by RBC-Ukraine, is preparing a new package of anti-Russian sanctions and financial aid to Ukraine for 2027. A detailed proposal for securing Ukraine's financial needs for 2027 is being formed in parallel. This means that the sanctions and financial agendas in Brussels are being considered in conjunction: restrictions against Russia are accompanied by long-term planning for supporting Kyiv.

### Context: US position on the shadow fleet

Against the backdrop of increasing European pressure, the American stance is also being discussed. According to Reuters, the administration of US President Donald Trump is considering easing sanctions on so-called "shadow fleet" vessels — primarily to lower record-high shipping rates and increase supplies of oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf. This involves granting permission to transport "legal" oil and petroleum products using vessels previously under sanctions. Trump had previously temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel, which drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European countries, and some Republican senators. In this context, Ukraine has called on G7 nations to strengthen its air defense, provide additional energy assistance, and impose tougher sanctions on Russia.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [ЕС готовит новые санкции против энергетики и теневого флота РФ, - Bloomberg](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/es-gotue-novi-sanktsiyi-proti-energetiki-1794516446.html) - Source: over 100 sanctions, meeting on Nov 16, 22nd package in December, 145 entities in agreed package, financial aid for 2027.
- [«Не время ослаблять давление». Европа готовит масштабные санкции против России](https://www.gazeta.ru/politics/2026/10/10/long-23683951.shtml) - Confirms the preparation of major EU sanctions against the backdrop of US permission for Russian diesel supplies.
- [США могут ослабить санкции против «теневого флота» с целью удешевления фрахта](https://zn.ua/usa/ssha-mohut-oslabit-sanktsii-protiv-tenevoho-flota-s-tselju-udeshevlenija-frakhta.html) - Context: Trump administration considering easing shadow fleet sanctions (Reuters); criticism from Zelenskyy and senators.
- [США могут смягчить санкции против теневого флота РФ - Reuters](https://glavred.info/world/ssha-mogut-smyagchit-sankcii-protiv-tenevogo-flota-rf-reuters-10804280.html) - Confirms potential authorization for sanctioned tankers to carry legal oil; analysts skeptical about market impact.

## FAQ

### How many new sanctions is the EU preparing against Russia?

According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, the package includes over 100 new sanctions targeting energy, the banking sector, and the shadow fleet.

### When might the sanctions be approved?

EU foreign ministers are expected to approve them at a meeting on November 16 in Brussels; a 22nd package could be adopted at the December meeting.

### What have EU ambassadors already agreed upon?

Ambassadors agreed on a package involving 145 individuals and entities, including Russian banks, shadow fleet vessels, and those involved in cyberattacks and disinformation.

### What financial aid is being prepared for Ukraine?

The European Commission is preparing financial aid for Ukraine for 2027, and a detailed proposal on Ukraine's financial needs for that year is being formed.