European Union

  • Second package of sanctions against Russia

    Restrictions on Russian access to EU capital markets and technology, particularly in the oil, military, and dual-use sectors.

    Further measures include: a ban on transactions with the Russian Central Bank;
    a ban on the overflight of EU airspace and on access to EU airports by Russian carriers.

  • First package of sanctions against Russia

    The EU Council agreed on a package of measures to respond to the decision by the Russian Federation to proceed with the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in Ukraine as independent entities, and the ensuing decision to send Russian troops into these areas. The agreed package includes: targeted sanctions against the 351 members of the Russian State Duma and an additional 27 Generals;
    restrictions on economic relations with the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts;
    restrictions on Russia’s access to the EU’s capital and Finance markets and services.