Sanctions on Russia

Trade

  • 20th package of sanctions against russia

    The EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia primarily focuses on tightening enforcement rather than introducing entirely new sectoral bans. It deepens financial isolation by targeting additional banks and crypto channels, and places strong emphasis on closing circumvention routes by sanctioning third-country actors and restricting re-exports via countries like Kyrgyzstan. Trade measures expand controls on high-tech and dual-use goods critical to Russia’s military industry, while energy-related steps incrementally increase pressure on oil transport, including the shadow fleet. 

    Highlights:

    • Financial sector measures, including restrictions targeting additional Russian financial institutions and elements of the financial system (including crypto-related activities)
    • Measures targeting crypto-related channels, aimed at limiting Russia’s ability to use alternative financial infrastructure for sanctions circumvention
    • Sanctions on third-country actors (including entities in jurisdictions such as the UAE, China/Hong Kong, and Thailand) involved in facilitating sanctions evasion
    • First use of a country-level anti-circumvention instrument (Kyrgyzstan) to address systematic re-export of sensitive goods
    • Additional listings of entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex and supply chains
    • Expanded restrictions on trade in dual-use and advanced technology goods, particularly those relevant for military applications
    • Shadow fleet: designation of additional vessels and related entities, and ban on certain maritime-related services
    • Measures addressing disinformation and propaganda actors linked to the Russian state

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  • Letter to the International Maritime Community

    The coastal states of the Baltic and North Seas jointly warn the international maritime community about increasing GNSS interference and AIS manipulation—primarily linked to Russia—as emerging threats to maritime safety. They call for improved preparedness, development of alternative navigation systems, and stricter compliance with international maritime regulations, while highlighting risks associated with shadow fleet operations.

    The announcement was followed in the subsequent week by several operations aimed at identifying and monitoring vessels exhibiting unsafe or non-compliant behavior in the region.

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  • Deferred taxi localization for self-employed drivers

    Self-employed taxi drivers are granted a deferral from taxi localization requirements, allowing them to continue using imported vehicles until 1 January 2033. This exemption applies provided that the vehicle is included in the official taxi register and falls within a special regional quota capped at 25%.

  • Tariff quota on ferrous scrap exports outside the EAEU

    For 2026, Russia set a tariff quota of 2.2 million tons for the export of ferrous metal scrap and waste to destinations outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), limiting the volume eligible for preferential export conditions.

  • Extended ban on Gas Oils exports

    The temporary ban on the export of motor gasoline, diesel, as well as marine fuel and other gas oils, including those purchased at exchange auctions, is extended until 28 February 2026, maintaining restrictions on gasoline shipments abroad in order to secure domestic fuel supply.

  • Extended ban on precious metal scrap exports

    The temporary ban on the export of waste and scrap containing precious metals extended for an additional six months, from 1 December 2025 to 31 May 2026, maintaining restrictions on outbound shipments of these materials.

  • Import rules eased for multi-component equipment

    The deadline for filing a customs declaration for the final component of multi-part equipment has been extended to ten years. This change simplifies imports of complex machinery delivered in stages and supports long-term industrial projects.

  • Sanctions against Renault

    Russia has imposed sanctions on Renault SAS, blacklisting the company under “special economic measures” because of its alleged involvement in drone production for Ukraine. As a result, Renault is banned from new contracts with Russian firms, payments to it may be blocked, and its Russian partners are permitted to halt fulfilment of existing agreements. 

  • Local producers allowed to make substitute aircraft parts

    Authorities have authorized the production of alternative aircraft spare parts to replace those previously supplied by foreign manufacturers.

  • Extended deadlines for multi-part imports

    Russia extended the deadline for filing a customs declaration for the final component of goods imported in a “complete” or “completed” form from 6 to 10 years, counted from the date of registration of the declaration for the first component. This change further simplifies the import of complex, multi-component equipment by allowing greater flexibility in supply logistics.