RUSSIAN FEDERATION

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EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

18/07/2025

Eighteenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
Measures adopted include:
lowering the price cap for crude oil from $60 to $47.6 per barrel
import ban on refined petroleum products made from Russian crude oil and coming from any third country
a port access ban on 105 further vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet
a full transaction ban on Nord Stream 1 and 2
upgrading the ban on providing EU-based specialised financial messaging services to  Russian banks to a full transaction ban and applying it to an additional 22 Russian banks
a ban on carrying out any transaction with the Russian Direct Investment Fund
export restrictions on dual-use goods and technologies for 26 new entities, some of which are located in third countries
further export bans

18/07/2025

20/05/2025

Seventeenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The 17th package is part of an even broader set of EU measures also targeting Russia’s hybrid activities, domestic violations of human rights and the use of riot control agents by Russian forces in Ukraine, under three other sanctions regimes.
sanctions against 17 individuals and 58 entities, including Surgutneftegas
a ban on port access and on providing services related to maritime transport for a further 189 vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet
export restrictions on dual-use goods and technologies for 31 new entities, some of which located in third countries
further export restrictions on goods which contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement, including chemical precursors to energetic materials and spare parts for machine tools

24/02/2025

Sixteenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus. 
RUSSIA:
ban on port access and on providing services related to maritime transport for a further 74 vessels that are part of Putin’s shadow fleet
transaction ban on credit or financial institutions established outside Russia that use the 'System for Transfer of Financial Messages'
export restrictions on dual use goods and technologies for 53 new entities, two thirds located in third countries
new restrictions in Crimea and Sevastopol, and in the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
BELARUS:
further sanctions mirroring the trade-related sanctions against Russia
restrictions on the sale or provision of services and software, deposits and crypto-asset wallets, and transports

24/02/2025

16/12/2024

Fifteenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. 
ban on port access and the provision of services related to maritime transport for a further 52 vessels that are part of Putin’s shadow fleet
a derogation allowing the release of cash balances held by EU central securities depositories
export restrictions on dual use goods and technologies for 32 new entities, some located in third countries
extension of the deadlines applicable to certain derogations required for divestments from Russia

24/06/2024

Fourteenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. 
ban on port access by and the provision of services to vessels contributing to Russia's war
wider EU flight ban and a ban on the transportation of goods by road
ban on re-exports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) and on new investments in Russian LNG projects
further restrictions on exports to Russia of goods which contribute to the enhancement of Russia's industrial capabilities, and on imports of helium
additional tools to crack down on circumvention

24/06/2024

23/02/2024

Thirteenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. The agreed package includes amongst others, measures against persons involved in the supply of armaments by North Korea to Russia:
further restrictions on exports to Russia of dual-use goods and technologies, including drones components
further restrictions on exports to Russia of goods which contribute to the enhancement of Russia's industrial capabilities, including electrical transformers
tighten export restrictions

23/06/2023

Eleventh package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. The agreed package includes amongst others, measures to:
strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries to impede sanctions’ circumvention
prohibit the transit of goods and technology via Russia
tighten export restrictions

23/06/2023

18/12/2023

Twelfth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. The agreed package includes amongst others, measures to:
further restrictions on exports to Russia of goods which contribute to the enhancement of Russia's industrial capabilities
a requirement for all EU exporters to contractually prohibit re-exportation to Russia and re exportation for use in Russia of certain goods and technology (the 'no-Russia clause')
further restrictions on exports to Russia of dual-use goods and technologies
prohibit the transit of goods and technology via Russia
tighten export restrictions

25/02/2023

Tenth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
The Council adopted new restrictive measures against Russia. The agreed package includes bans on:
• exports of critical technology and industrial goods
• imports of asphalt and synthetic rubber
• provision of gas storage capacity to Russians
• transit through Russia of EU exported dual use goods and technology
The EU has also:
• suspended the broadcasting licenses of RT Arabic and Sputnik Arabic
• restricted the possibility for Russian nationals to hold any position in the governing bodies of EU critical infrastructures and entities
• introduced new reporting obligations to ensure the effectiveness of the asset freeze prohibitions
• imposed additional sanctions against 87 individuals and 34 entities, including key decision makers, military leaders, military commanders of the Wagner group and drone manufacturers.

25/02/2023

08/04/2022

EU adopts fifth package of sanctions against Russia. The package includes ban on: import of coal and other solid fossil fuels, wood, cement, seafood, liquor. Export to Russia of jet fuel & other goods. All Russian vessels banned from EU ports, Russian & Belarusian road transport operators banned from entering EU

21/07/2022

New package of measures in response to Russia's invasion of UkraineThe Council adopted new measures intended to tighten existing economic sanctions targeting Russia, perfect their implementation and strengthen their effectiveness. 
The “maintenance and alignment” package: 
introduces a new prohibition to purchase, import or transfer gold, including jewellery
reinforces export controls of dual use goods
extends the existing port access ban to locks
clarifies existing measures, for instance in the field of public procurement, aviation and justice
New measures, just like earlier sanctions, do not target Russia's exports of food, grain or fertilisers. 

21/07/2022

16/12/2022

Ninth package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 
In response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine and the gravity of the current escalation against civilians and civilian infrastructure, the Council adopted a ninth package of sanctions. The new measures include bans on:
• exports of drone engines
• exports of dual-use goods and technology
• investments in the mining sector
• transactions with the Russian Regional Development Bank
• the provision of advertising, market research and public opinion polling services
The EU has also suspended the broadcasting licenses of four additional Russian outlets and has sanctioned an additional 141 individuals and 49 entities.

03/06/2022

EU adopts sixth package of sanctions against Russia. In light of Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine with Belarus' support, and reported atrocities committed by Russian army. The package includes ban onimport from Russia of crude oil and refined petroleum products, with limited exceptions. A SWIFT ban for an additional three Russian bank and one Belarusian bank. Suspension of broadcasting in EU for 3 more Russian state-owned outlets. EU also adopted sanctions against an additional 65 individuals, 18 entities. These include individuals responsible for the atrocities committed in Bucha and Mariupol.

03/06/2022

10/03/2022

EU extends sanctions over territorial integrity for a further six months.The existing restrictive measures provide for travel restrictions, freezing of assets. Sanctions will continue to apply to 862 individuals and 53 entities.

20/06/2022

Crimea and Sevastopol: EU extends sanctions over Russia's illegal annexation for a further year, until 23 june 2023
The restrictive measures currently in place include prohibitions, targeting the imports of products, infrastructural or financial investments and tourism services, the exports of certain goods and technologies  in  transport, telecommunications and energy sectors, the prospection for and exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources,
FROM  and TO the illegally annexed Crimea or Sevastopol

20/06/2022

15/03/2022

EU adopts fourth package of sanctions against Russia. Trade restrictions for iron, steel and luxury goods. Sanctions on an additional 15 individuals and 9 entities

09/03/2022

EU agrees new measures targeting Belarusian financial sector and further restrictive measures to the export of maritime navigation goods and radio communication technology to Russia

09/03/2022

02/03/2022

EU imposes sanctions on Russian state-owned outlets RT (Russia Today) and Sputnik, until Russian Federation & associated cease conducting disinformation and information manipulation actions against the EU and its member states.

02/03/2022

EU introduces SWIFT ban for 7 Russian banks:
Bank Otkritie, Novikombank, Promsvyazbank,
Rossiya Bank, Sovcombank,
Vnesheconombank (VEB), and VTB Bank

02/03/2022

25/02/2022

EU imposes sanctions against Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov

28/02/2022

EU adopts new measures in response to Russia's invasion
and blocks the Central Bank of Russia

28/02/2022

21/06/2021

Crimea and Sevastopol Council renews sanctions for a further year

18/06/2020

Extension of sanctions in response to the illegal annexation of crimea and Sevastopol

18/06/2020

13/01/2022

New package of sanctions against Russia

17/04/2014

Introduction of a first set of restrictive measures against 21 Russian and Ukrainian officials

17/04/2014

05/09/2014

Minsk agreement

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