What happened
The EU has sanctioned nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and entities linked to drone and missile parts, raising the total number of Russian targets to over 4,500.
What compliance teams should check
- Re-screen customers against updated EU Russia sanctions list
- Review exposure to Russian entities involved in drone and missile supply chains
- Update internal sanctions compliance procedures
- Notify relevant business units of new designations
FOR COMPLIANCE TEAMS
Catch stories like these on your own customers.
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The move brings the total number of Russian officials and “entities” targeted by the EU to more than 4,500.Courthouse News Service, 12 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC, courthousenews.com