The Council of the EU adopted a decision on 17 July to introduce restrictive measures against one individual and five legal entities in response to large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine, including attacks on Kyiv on the night of 1-2 July and on 5 July.

The latest EU sanctions target Russia's cyber ecosystem while diplomats race to finalize the bloc's 21st sanctions package.

The Council of the EU is to adopt a new mini-package of sanctions against Russia on 17 July, in response to Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine's civilian population.