Chemical weapons: EU renews restrictive measures for another year
On 13 October, the Council of the European Union decided to prolong the application of individual restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons by another year, until 16 October 2026.
Initially, the Council adopted the legal framework for restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons on 15 October 2018. On 20 May 2025, the Council decided additionally to impose restrictive measures on three Russian entities involved in the development and use of chemical weapons by Russian troops in Ukraine.
In total, the restrictive measures apply to 25 persons and 6 entities. Those listed are subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to them or for their benefit is prohibited. Additionally, a travel ban to the EU applies to the natural persons listed.
The sanctions regime aims to contribute to the EU’s efforts to counter the proliferation and use of chemical weapons and to support the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC).
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