Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Europe has taken steps to limit the ability of President Vladimir Putin and his regime to fund the conflict. In this vein, on 24th February 2025 the EU adopted its 16th sanctions package to limit the economic activity of Russia and its ability to bankroll Putin’s war machine.
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