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On October 23, 2025, EU Member States approved a comprehensive 19th sanctions package against Russia, set to take effect on April 25, 2026. The measures include a full ban on LNG imports, restrictions on Russian financial institutions, and asset freezes for 69 individuals and organizations, aimed at undermining Russia's war economy by targeting its energy, finance, and cryptocurrency sectors. Additionally, the package prohibits contracts with certain Russian special economic zones and mandates divestment from existing agreements.