Sanctions on Russia

Imposing country: European Union

  • 17th package of sanctions against Russia

    Further restrictions on Russia’s shadow fleet to prevent circumvention of oil export bans.
    Sanctions on entities in third countries (e.g., UAE, Turkey, Hong Kong) facilitating Russia’s oil trade.
    Asset freezes and travel bans on additional Russian officials and companies.

  • 16th package of sanctions against Russia

    Ban on imports of Russian primary aluminium.
    Prohibition on the temporary storage of Russian oil in EU ports, targeting theshadow fleet.
    Expanded export bans on goods and technologies contributing to Russia’s military capabilities.
    Enhanced anti-circumvention provisions, including sanctions on third-country entities supporting Russia’s war effort.

  • 15th package of sanctions against Russia: shadow fleet

    Measures adopted include:
    sanctions against 54 Generals and 30 entities;
    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;
    export restrictions on dual use goods and technologies for 32 new entities, some located in third countries;
    ban on the recognition or enforcement in the EU of rulings issued by Russian courts based on Article 248 of the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation;
    a derogation allowing the release of cash balances held by EU central securities depositories;
    extension of the deadlines applicable to certain derogations required for divestments from Russia.

  • Sanctions to address hybrid threats: disinformation, cyberattacks, election meddling, and infrastructure sabotage

    EU adopts new sanctions regime in response to hybrid threats from Russia. This new framework will enable the EU to address a variety of hybrid threats, such as:
    the undermining of electoral processes and the functioning of democratic institutions;
    threats against and sabotage of economic activities, services of public interest or critical infrastructure;
    the use of coordinated disinformation, foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI);
    malicious cyber activities;
    the instrumentalisation of migrants.

  • 14th package of sanctions against Russia

    The new sanctions target high-value sectors of the Russian economy such as energy, finance and trade, and make it increasingly difficult to circumvent EU sanctions. They include:

    a ban on reloading services for Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) on EU territory for the purpose of transshipment operations to third countries;
    a ban on new investments for the completion of LNG projects under construction;
    outlawing the use of the ‘System for Transfer of Finance Messages’ (SPFS);
    a ban on port access and the provision of services to vessels contributing to Russia’s war;
    a wider EU flight ban;
    further import-export controls and restrictions.

  • 13th package of sanctions against Russia

    Restrictive measures on additional 106 Generals and 88 entities. The new listings target the military and defence sectors, members of the judiciary, local politicians and people responsible for the illegal deportation and military re-education of Ukrainian children. Further restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and on exports of goods which contribute, in particular, to the enhancement of Russian industrial capabilities.

  • 12th package of sanctions against Russia

    These measures target high-value sectors of the Russian economy and make it more difficult to circumvent EU sanctions, including: prohibition on the direct or indirect import, purchase or transfer of diamonds including jewellery from Russia;
    no-Russia clause, a new contractual clause which applies to EU exporters and bans the re-exportation to Russia and re-exportation for use in Russia of certain goods;
    strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries to impede sanctions’ circumvention;
    tighter export restrictions concerning dual use goods and technologies;
    enforcement of oil price cap;
    further restrictions on imports of goods which generate significant revenues for Russia such as pig iron, copper and aluminium wires, foil tubes and pipes;
    prohibition on the import of liquefied propane.

  • 11th package of sanctions against Russia

    The agreed package includes 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.

  • 10th package of sanctions 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 Russian entities;
    transit through Russia of EU exported dual use goods and technology.

  • Ninth package of sanctions against Russia

    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.