⚡Comment by the Permanent Mission of Russia to the EU, 23 September 2026 In connection with the extension of the so-called “individual” sanctions against Russia adopted by the Council of the EU on 22 September 2026, we note that judging by reports of the European media, the adoption of this decision was clearly not easy for the Member States and was the result of serious internal tensions and disagreements. We consider the anti-Russian restrictive measures of the EU illegitimate and unfounded, aimed at inflicting damage on our country. The Russian Federation does not recognise such unilateral coercive measures. All such efforts by the EU are just a waste of time and energy. ❗We state that any unfriendly actions against Russia will not be left without a due response.