On 16 December, with three Decisions and the corresponding three Regulations, the EU adopted a further package of sanction measures that corroborates and reinforces the previous ones and is already working on yet another package (the 10th) to intensify the pressure and increase the economic isolation of Russia.

The main provisions concern:

• Export Controls and Restrictions
• Divestments and Closure of Operations in Russia
• Banking sector
• Information and Broadcasting
• Consultancy services
• Energy and mining sector
• Individual designations
• Other provisions