In response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression and attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, the EU’s 15th sanctions package targets individuals and entities that exert military, political or economic influence in Russia. The sanctions are also intended to intervene in the operation of the shadow fleet. The EU warns businesses of the deteriorating business environment in Russia and calls on them to consider winding down businesses in Russia and not to start new businesses there. The EU will make its first listings in the new sanctions framework, the ‘hybrid sanctions regime’, established in response to Russia’s destabilising actions abroad. The listings will include individuals who have contributed to Russia’s destabilising policy in Member States or third countries.