EU Enacts New Sanctions Against Russia, Including Anti-Suit Injunctions

The European Union has implemented its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which became law in April 2026. A key feature of this package is a new EU-wide anti-suit injunction mechanism. This legal tool allows EU courts to compel Russian parties to cease retaliatory proceedings that violate arbitration agreements, imposing financial penalties for non-compliance and aiming to counter Russian legal tactics.