The European Commission proposed its 21st sanctions package against Russia, targeting the energy sector, financial services, and crypto firms accused of helping Moscow evade restrictions, according to Bluesky. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the package at a press conference in Brussels on June 9, as reported by KyivIndependent.com. The EU intends to adopt a 'mini-package' of sanctions against Russia on June 15, according to TASS. The sanctions package expands efforts to target third countries that help sustain Russia's war machine, according to KyivIndependent.com.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western nations imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, according to Ukraine-War-Analytics.com. The European Union has imposed more than 14 sanctions packages against Russia since then, according to the same source. The first emergency sanctions packages were announced within hours of the invasion on February 24, 2022, according to Ukraine-War-Analytics.com.

According to tdcenter.org, at least 70% of Russian artillery is now supplied by North Korea, along with a portion of ballistic missiles and military personnel. Iran systematically provides attack drones. Belarus offers its territory for Russia's military operations. China ensures Russia’s economic stability by assisting in circumventing Western sanctions and expanding military-technological cooperation. Russia has threatened to use nuclear weapons against Western countries. In November 2024, Moscow threatened to use the intercontinental missile 'Oreshnik' against the UK, Germany, and others. The Kremlin demonstrates zero interest in peace negotiations or compromise, according to tdcenter.org.