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European Union adopts a further Russia sanctions package by 31 August 2026 (at least the 14th package, incl. at least 30 newly listed entities, confirmed by EU Official Journal)

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 25. July 2026 · Predicted for 31. August 2026 · Based on: Ongoing Event

Probability

65%

The EU has adopted a new Russia sanctions package roughly every 2–4 months since February 2022. The 13th package came into force in early 2026. Given the ongoing Ukraine war, active US-EU coordination, and internal political pressure (especially following Russian drone strikes on Kyiv, per platform forecast), another package by August 2026 is highly likely. Each package typically lists 30–100 new entities. Risk: blockade by individual member states (historically: Hungary) has not produced a permanent veto effect.

Data basis for this prediction

EU Official Journal: 13. Russland-Sanktionspaket, Q1 2026
Reuters: EU Russia sanctions chronology 2022–2026 – ca. alle 3 Monate ein neues Paket
European Council: Russia restrictive measures overview, Stand Juli 2026

Verdict: Hit

[Vorzeitig entschieden] Die EU verabschiedete am 23. Juli 2026 ihr 21. Russland-Sanktionspaket (weit mehr als das geforderte Mindest-14. Paket), mit neuen Strafmaßnahmen gegen Energie, Finanzdienstleistungen und Krypto sowie zahlreichen neuen Entitäten. Bestätigt durch EU Council, Covington & Burling, Bird & Bird, EU Official Journal.

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