Update to EU Sanctions on Russia-Ukraine-Belarus (up to 23 February 2024)

23 Feb 2024

Further to our blog post on EU Russia sanctions, please find below an updated table of sanctions.

Name of Instrument	Date published	Amends or implements?	Comes into force	Summary of key provisions
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/259	23 February 2022	Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (Regulation 269)	On publication date but with reference to 24 August 2022	New licensing safe-harbour relating to terminating pre-existing business with certain banks by 24 August 2022.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/260	23 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Addition of 22 Russian government figures/individuals and four entities added to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, related to the recognition by Russia of Donetsk and Luhansk breakaway republics.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/261	23 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Addition of 336 members of the Russian State Duma to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, related to the vote on recognition of the breakaway republics.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/265	23 February 2022	Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (Decision 145)	On publication date	New licensing safe-harbour relating to terminating pre-existing business with certain banks by 24 August 2022. Addition of 22 Russian government figures/individuals and four entities added to the asset freeze list under Decision 145, related to the recognition by Russia of Donetsk and Luhansk breakaway republics.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/267	23 February 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Addition of 336 members of the Russian State Duma to the asset freeze list under Decision 145, related to the vote on recognition of the breakaway republics.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/262	23 February 2022	Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (Regulation 833)	On publication date but with reference to 9 March 2022	New Article 5a. Prohibition to deal with transferable securities and money-market instruments issued after 9 March 2022 by (a) Russia and its government; or (b) the Central Bank of Russia. Expansion of anti-circumvention and related provisions. Note: not the same as the Central Bank sanctions issued on 28 February 2022. See below.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/264	23 February 2022	Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (Decision 512)	On publication date	New Article 5a. Prohibition to deal with transferable securities and money-market instruments issued after 9 March 2022 by (a) Russia and its government; or (b) the Central Bank of Russia. Expansion of anti-circumvention and related provisions. Note: not the same as the Central Bank sanctions issued on 28 February 2022. See below.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 concerning restrictive measures in response to the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine and the ordering of Russian armed forces into those areas	23 February 2022	N/A. New measure	On day following publication date	Imposes an embargo over any dealings with the breakaway republics and any industries within them. Similar to the Crimea embargo sanctions. Luhansk/Donetsk embargo.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 concerning restrictive measures in response to the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine and the ordering of Russian armed forces into those areas	23 February 2022	N/A. New measure	On day following publication date	Imposes an embargo over any dealings with the breakaway republics and any industries within them. Similar to the Crimea embargo sanctions.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/300 (Regulation 300)	24 February 2022	Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus (Regulation 765)	On day following publication date	Implementing Article 8a of Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus. Some changes to reasoning of designation. Not directly relevant to Russia-Ukraine conflict but contemporaneous with it.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/307	24 February 2022	Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus (Decision 642)	On day following publication date	Materially equivalent to measures referred to in Regulation 300. Not directly relevant to Russia-Ukraine conflict but contemporaneous with it.
Decision (EU) 2022/313 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2022 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine	24 February 2022	N/A. New measure	On day following publication date	Provision of macro-financial assistance to support Ukraine’s commitment to values shared with the EU, including democracy, the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights, sustainable development and poverty reduction, as well as its commitment to the principles of open, rule-based and fair trade. Not directly relevant to Russia-Ukraine conflict but contemporaneous with it.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/328 (Regulation 328)	25 February 2022	Regulation 833	On day following publication date, however many measure come into force from 12 April 2022	Imposition of numerous restrictive measures in various sectors of the Russian economy, specifically defence, energy, aviation and finance. Restrictions and prohibitions on: Exports of dual-use goods and technology and on the provision of related services, as well as restrictions on exports of certain goods and technology which might contribute to Russia’s technological enhancement of its defence and security sector (articles 2, 2a, 2b, 2c) The provision of public financing or financial assistance for trade with, or investment in, Russia, subject to certain exceptions (article 2e) The sale, supply, transfer or export to Russia of specific goods and technologies for use in oil refining, together with restrictions on the provision of related services (article 3b) Export ban covering goods and technology suited for use in aviation and the space industry and prohibits the provision of insurance and reinsurance and maintenance services in relation to those goods and technology (article 3c) Expanding the existing financial restrictions, in particular those on access by certain Russian entities to the capital markets – Including elimination of maturity periods for debt issued after 12 April 2022 (article 5) Addition of new Annex XII (now includes Alfa Bank and Otkritie Bank) The listing and provision of services in relation to shares of Russian state-owned entities on Union trading venues (article 5(5)) The acceptance of deposits exceeding certain values from Russian nationals or residents (article 5b), the holding of accounts of Russian clients by EU based central securities depositories (article 5e) as well as the sale of euro-denominated securities to Russian clients (article 5e) Bank account reporting requirements where EU bank accounts hold in excess of €100,000 (article 5g)
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/327	25 February 2022	Decision 512	On day following publication date, however many measure come into force from 12 April 2022	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 328.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/330	25 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Recasting and expanding designation criteria for asset freeze under Regulation 269.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/329	25 February 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Recasting and expanding designation criteria to include persons and entities supporting and benefitting from the Government of the Russian Federation as well as persons and entities providing a substantial source of revenue to it, and natural or legal persons associated with listed persons or entities.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/332 (Regulation 332)	25 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Addition of: Members of the Russian National Security Council who supported Russia's immediate recognition of the two self-proclaimed republics Donetsk and Luhansk Persons who facilitated the Russian military aggression from Belarus, as well as those members of the State Duma not yet included in that list who ratified the government decisions of the 'Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People's Republic and between the Russian Federation and the Luhansk People's Republic Comprises 98 new individuals including President Vladimir Putin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/331	25 February 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Measures equivalent to those in Regulation 332.
Council Decision (EU) 2022/333 on the partial suspension of the application of the Agreement between the EC and Russia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the EU and Russia	25 February 2022	2007 Agreement between the EC and Russia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the EU and Russia (2007 Visa Agreement)	On publication date	Suspends application of 2007 Visa Agreement, including as relevant to business people and representatives of business organisations.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/334	28 February 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Prohibition for any aircraft operated by Russian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier in codesharing or blocked-space arrangements, or for any Russian registered aircraft, or for any non-Russian-registered aircraft which is owned or chartered, or otherwise controlled by any Russian natural or legal person, entity or body, to land in, take off from or overfly the territory of the EU (article 3d). Prohibition on transactions related to the management of reserves as well as of assets of the Central Bank of Russia, including transactions with any legal person, entity or body acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, the Central Bank of Russia, are prohibited (article 5a(4)).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/335	28 February 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Prohibition of any transactions with the Central Bank of Russia. Russia Central Bank asset freeze (article 1a). Denial of permission to land in, take off from, or overfly, their territories to any aircraft operated by Russian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier, to any Russian-registered aircraft, and to non-Russian-registered aircraft which are owned or chartered, or otherwise controlled by a Russian legal or natural person (article 4e).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the supply to the Ukrainian Armed Forces of military equipment, and platforms, designed to deliver lethal force	28 February 2022	N/A. New measure	Retroactive effect from 1 January 2022	Establishment of an assistance measure benefitting Ukraine financed under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The objective of the Assistance Measure is to contribute to strengthening the capabilities and resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and protect the civilian population against the ongoing military aggression. Provides for a centralised budget framework and reporting coordination between Ministries of Defence of the EU member states.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces	28 February 2022	N/A. New measure	Retroactive effect from 1 January 2022	Provision of assistance measures calling for contributions up to €50,000,000. The funds called by the administrator for assistance measures to be used to pay expenditure within the limits approved by the Committee established by Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 in the 2022 amending budget corresponding to the Assistance Measure.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/336	28 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Addition of: Numerous ultra-high net worth Russian businessmen (oligarchs) including Igor Sechin, chief executive of Rosneft Oil Co. Alexey Mordashov, the majority owner of steel giant Severstal PAO Alisher Usmanov Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, founders of Alfa Bank The measures also target key Kremlin officials including Dimitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary; several journalists the EU accuses of anti-Ukrainian propaganda; and military officers
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/337	28 February 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Measures equivalent to those in Regulation 336.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/345	1 March 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Imposing further restrictive measures with regard to the provision of specialised financial messaging services to certain Russian credit institutions and their Russian subsidiaries, which are relevant for the Russian financial system and which are already the subject of restrictive measures imposed by the Union or by partner countries and, subject to certain exceptions, with regard to engagement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund. It also prohibits, subject to certain exceptions, the supply of euro banknotes to Russia. These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/346	1 March 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Measures equivalent to those in Regulation 345.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/350	1 March 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Prohibition on the broadcasting and the facilitation of broadcasting by the following media outlets, including through transmission/distribution by any means such as cable, satellite, IP-TV, internet service providers, internet video-sharing platforms or apps: Sputnik RT – Russia Today English RT – Russia Today UK RT – Russia Today Germany RT – Russia Today France RT – Russia Today Spanish These measures also suspend any broadcasting licence, authorisation or arrangement with the above entities.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/351	1 March 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Measures equivalent to those in Regulation 350.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/353	2 March 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Addition of 22 Belarusian individuals to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/354	2 March 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 353 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/355	2 March 2022	Regulation 765	On publication date	Renames the Regulation 765 to refer expressly to the fact that these measures relate also to the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Introduces extensive new prohibitions with respect to dealing with Belarus, some of these equivalent to the prohibitions introduced on Russia under Regulation 328 (eg in relation to dual-use goods and technology, goods and technology which might contribute to Belarus’s military and technological enhancement), as well as a number of prohibitions with respect to wood, cement, iron, steel and rubber products and specific machinery as listed in the Regulation.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/356	2 March 2022	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 356 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/375	4 March 2022 (but dated 3 March)	Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine	On publication date	Update following a review by the Council, on the rights of defence and effective judicial protection on individuals charged with the misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds, including former Ukrainian President Yanukovych (now thought to be in hiding in Russia).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/376	4 March 2022 (but dated 3 March)	Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Implementing Regulation 375 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/396	9 March 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 160 persons to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, including persons owning or holding senior management positions or otherwise connected to prominent Russian businesses considered to support the Russian government, as well as a number of persons of the Federation Council who ratified the government decisions to recognise the declaration of independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/397	9 March 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Implementing Regulation 397 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/394	9 March 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Extends the definition of transferable securities to include such classes of securities “including in the form of crypto-assets”. This Regulation also introduces a new prohibitions in relation to maritime navigation goods and technology to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia, for use in Russia, or for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/395	9 March 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 394 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/398	9 March 2022	Regulation 765	On publication date	Expands the existing financial restrictions under the Belarus sanctions to include prohibitions similar to those already included under Regulation 833 on Russia. In particular, it prohibits the listing and provision of services in relation to shares of Belarusian state-owned entities on EU trading venues. In addition, it introduces new measures which significantly limit the financial inflows from Belarus to the Union by prohibiting the acceptance of deposits exceeding certain values from Belarusian nationals or residents, the holding of accounts of Belarusian clients by the EU central securities depositories as well as the selling of euro-denominated securities to Belarusian clients. It also prohibits transactions with the Central Bank of Belarus related to the management of reserves or assets, the provision of public financing for trade with and investment in Belarus, with limited exceptions, and the provision of euro denominated banknotes to Belarus or for use in Belarus It also imposes further restrictive measures with regard to the provision of specialised financial messaging services to certain Belarusian credit institutions and their Belarusian subsidiaries, which are relevant for the Belarusian financial system and which are already the subject of restrictive measures imposed by the Union It also extends the definition of transferable securities to include such classes of securities “including in the form of crypto-assets” This also adds obligations on the Network Manager for air traffic management network functions of the single European sky regarding overflight prohibitions and amend the provisions on non-circumvention
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/399	9 March 2022	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 398 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/408	11 March 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Amends the information concerning 37 individuals and six entities already included under Regulation 269.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/411	11 March 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 408 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/427	15 March 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 15 individuals and 9 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, including among others prominent figures such as Roman Abramovich.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/428	15 March 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Introduces further sectoral restrictive measures, as follows: Prohibits all transactions with certain state-owned companies Prohibit the provision of any credit rating services, as well as access to any subscription services in relation to credit rating activities, to any Russian person or entity Tightens export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technology as well as goods and technology which might contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia’s defence and security sector, and expands the list of persons connected to Russia’s defence and industrial base, which are subject to those restrictions Prohibits new investments in the Russian energy sector, and introduces a comprehensive export restriction on equipment, technology and services for the energy industry in Russia, with the exception of nuclear industry and the downstream sector of energy transport Introduces further trade restrictions concerning iron and steel, as well as on luxury goods
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/429	15 March 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 427 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/430	15 March 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 428 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/580	8 April 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Expands the provisions of Article 6b of Regulation 269 to provide for further grounds for persons to apply for a licence to be exempted from the asset freeze restrictions. In particular, the amendments introduce: As relevant to the latest Russian banks addedto the asset freeze list (i.e. VTB, Otkritie, Novikombank and Sovcombank), the possibility to apply for a licence for those entities to use frozen funds or economic resources or otherwise to make available certain funds or economic resources to those entities, for the purposes of termination by 9 October 2022 of operations, contracts, or other agreements, including correspondent banking relations, concluded with those entities before 8 April 2022 As relevant generally to persons included on the asset freeze list, the possibility to apply for a licence for such asset frozen persons to use frozen funds or economic resources or otherwise to make available certain funds or economic resources to such persons, provided that the relevant competent authority is able to determine that: the funds or economic resources are necessary for the sale and transfer by 9 October 2022 of proprietary rights in a legal person, entity or body established in the Union where those proprietary rights are directly or indirectly owned by a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I the proceeds of such sale and transfer remain frozen
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/581	8 April 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 216 individuals and 18 entities to the asset freeze list, notably including four Russian banks (VTB, Otkritie, Novikombank and Sovcombank) as well as further high profile Russian government officials and businessmen.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/582	8 April 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 581 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/576	8 April 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Introduces further sectoral prohibitions, as follows: extends the list of controlled items which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or the development of its defence and security sector introduces additional import restrictions on certain goods from Russia, in particular on coal and other solid fossil fuels introduces further export restrictions to Russia, in particular on jet fuel and other goods prohibits the award and continued execution of public contracts and concessions with Russian nationals and entities or bodies established in Russia imposes a prohibition on the provision of support, including financing and financial assistance or any other benefit, from an EU, Euratom or Member State programme to Russian publicly owned or controlled entities extends the prohibitions on the export of euro-denominated banknotes and on the sale of euro-denominated transferrable securities to all official currencies of the Member States extends the exemption from the prohibition to engage in transactions with certain State-owned entities as regards transactions for the purchase, import or transport of fossil fuels and certain minerals into Switzerland, the EEA and the Western Balkans extends the exemptions from the prohibition on transaction with certain Russian State-owned enterprises and their subsidiaries to countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland as well as to the Western Balkans introduces a prohibition for road transport undertakings established in Russia to transport goods by road in the EU prohibits access to ports to vessels registered under the flag of Russia notably, introduces a prohibition on acting as a trustee or in similar capacities for Russian persons and entities, as well as a prohibition on providing certain services to trusts
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/577	8 April 2022	Regulation 765	On publication date	Introduces further sectoral prohibitions, as follows: imposes further restrictive measures prohibiting the sale to Belarus of transferable securities denominated in any official currency of a Member State, and prohibiting the sale, supply, transfer or export to Belarus of banknotes denominated in any official currency of a Member State imposes further restrictive measures prohibiting road transport undertakings established in Belarus from transporting goods by road within the territory of the European Union
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/578	8 April 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 576 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/579	8 April 2022	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 577 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/625	13 April 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds exceptions to the freezing of the assets of, and the restrictions on making funds and economic resources available to, designated persons, entities and bodies for certain clearly defined categories of bodies, persons, entities, organisations and agencies for exclusively humanitarian purposes in Ukraine.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/627	13 April 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 625 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/626	13 April 2022	Regulation 263	On publication date	Adds exceptions that allow clearly defined categories of bodies, persons, entities, organisations and agencies to provide goods and technology for use in certain sectors, as well as certain restricted services and assistance related to such goods and technology, to persons, entities and bodies in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine or for use in those areas, where necessary for humanitarian purposes. Similarly, the exceptions allow for the provision of specific restricted services and assistance directly relating to certain infrastructure in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, where necessary for humanitarian purposes. Luhansk/Donetsk embargo.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/628	13 April 2022	Decision 266	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 626 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/658	21 April 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further two individuals to the asset freeze list.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/660	21 April 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 658 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/876	3 June 2022	Regulation 765	On publication date	Adds a further two individuals and eight entities should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Regulation 765 (Belarussian asset freeze list).
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/877	3 June 2022	Regulation 765	On publication date	Expands the list of entities subject to restrictions with regard to authorisations for the sale, supply, transfer or export of dual-use goods and technology, and goods and technology which might contribute to Belarus’s military and technological enhancement, or to the development of its defence and security sector. This amendment also expands the list of Belarusian credit institutions and their Belarusian subsidiaries subject to a SWIFT ban. It also includes provisions clarifying and strengthening the provisions on national penalties for the breach of the measures under Regulation 269, namely including provisions for Member States to introduce in their national regimes criminal penalties for the breach of sanctions and further to introduce appropriate measures for confiscation of the proceeds of such infringements
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/878	3 June 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 65 individuals and 18 entities to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Regulation 269 (Russian asset freeze list).
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/879	3 June 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	This is the key legal instrument introducing the new sectoral prohibitions under the sixth package. The new prohibitions consist of: Oil imports: Introduction of an embargo on the import of crude oil and refined oil products from Russia, with a programme to gradually phase out Russian oil imports. These provisions include temporary exemptions for certain cases where Member States are heavily dependent on Russian oil Oil transport services: After a wind down period of 6 months, EU operators will be prohibited from insuring and financing the transport, in particular through maritime routes, of oil to third countries Financial services: An additional three Russian banks, including Russia's largest bank Sberbank, have been removed from SWIFT Business services: The deadline for winding down certain prohibited trust services has been extended to 5 July 2022 and those provisions have been further refined. This latest package also introduces a prohibition on the provision to the Russian government, as well as to legal persons, entities or bodies established in Russia of certain business-relevant services such as accounting, auditing, statutory audit, bookkeeping and tax consulting services, business and management consulting, and public relations services Broadcasting suspension: The broadcasting activities of Rossiya RTR/RTR Planeta, Rossiya 24/Russia 24, and TV Centre International – have been suspended. The advertising of products or services on sanctioned outlets has also been prohibited Export restrictions: The list of advanced technology items banned from export to Russia has been expanded to include additional chemicals that could be used in the process of manufacture of chemical weapons Penalties: This amendment also clarifies and strengthen the provisions on national penalties for the breach of the sanctions under Regulation 833
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/880	3 June 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Introduces further derogation options from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to designated persons and entities. This amendment also clarifies and strengthens the provisions on national penalties for the breach of the measures under Regulation 269, namely including provisions for Member States to introduce in their national regimes criminal penalties for the breach of sanctions and further to introduce appropriate measures for confiscation of the proceeds of such infringements.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/881	3 June 2022	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 876 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/882	3 June 2022	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 877 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/883	3 June 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 878 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/884	3 June 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 879 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/885	3 June 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 880 above.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1280 of the European Parliament and of the Council	18 July 2022	N/A. New measure	On publication date	Laying down specific and temporary measures, in view of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, concerning driver documents issued by Ukraine in accordance with its legislation.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1269 (Regulation 1269)	21 July 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Introduces the following additional provisions to Regulation 833: Extends the list of controlled items which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or the development of its defence and security sector Imposes a prohibition on the direct or indirect import, purchase or transfer of gold, which constitutes Russia’s most significant export after energy Extends the port access ban to locks Allows, the sharing of technical assistance with Russia in relation to aviation goods and technology to safeguard the technical industrial standard setting process of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Introduces an exemption from the prohibition to enter into any transactions with Russian public entities necessary to ensure access to judicial, administrative or arbitral proceedings Harmonises the notification requirements for national competent authorities granting authorisations pursuant to derogations provided Expands the scope of the prohibition on accepting deposits to include those from legal persons, entities or bodies established in third countries and majority-owned by Russian nationals or natural persons residing in Russia Subjects the acceptance of deposits for non-prohibited cross-border trade to a prior authorisation by the national competent authorities Extends the exemption from the prohibition to engage in transactions with certain State-owned entities as regards transactions for agricultural products and the supply of oil and petroleum products to third countries This Regulation also includes clarifications that the measures in Regulation 833 do not prevent third countries and their nationals from trading with Russia or trading in Russian goods.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1270	21 July 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 48 persons and 9 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, most notably Sberbank which to date had not been listed.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1271	21 July 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1269 (amending Regulation 833) above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1273 (Regulation 1273)	21 July 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Introduces a number of derogations to the asset freeze provisions of Regulation 269: further derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to designated persons and entities in order to urgently prevent or mitigate an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to the key designated Russian banks (being Bank Rossiya, Promsvyazbnak, Vnesheconombank (VEB), Otkiritie, Novikombank, Sovcombank, VTB Bank and Sberbank derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available for the orderly wind-down of operations, including correspondent banking relations with respect to Sberbank It additionally introduces requirements on designated persons and entities to report assets held within a Member State and further strengthens the reporting obligations on EU operators to prevent breaches and circumvention of the asset freeze.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1272	21 July 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1273 (amending Regulation 269) above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1274 (Regulation 1274)	21 July 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Imposes an asset freeze on six individuals and one entity related to Syrian regime involved in the recruitment of Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine alongside Russian troops.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1276	21 July 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1274 above.
Regulation (EU) 2022/1278 of the European Parliament and of the Council	22 July 2022	Regulation 508	On publication date	Introduces measures to mitigate the impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on the fishery and aquaculture sector.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1354 (Regulation 1354)	4 August 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Added two further individuals to the asset freeze list: Oleksandr Viktorovych YANUKOVYCH Viktor Fedorovych YANUKOVYCH
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1355	4 August 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1354 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1355 (Regulation 1446)	1 September 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Added three further individuals to the asset freeze list.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1355	1 September 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1446 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1903 (Regulation 1903)	6 October 2022	Regulation 263	On publication date	Extends the geographical scope of the restrictions to cover all the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1908	6 October 2022	Decision 266	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1903 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1904 (Regulation 1904)	6 October 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Introduces the following additional provisions to Regulation 833: Extends the list of restricted items which might contribute to the Russian Federation’s military and technological enhancement or to the development of its defence and security sector Prohibits the sale, supply, transfer or export of firearms, their parts and essential components and ammunition Extends the import ban on steel products and imposes import and export prohibitions on further products originating from Russia (such as woodpulp, paper and certain elements used in the jewellery industry such as stones and precious metals, among others) as well imposing restrictions on the sale, supply, transfer or export of additional goods used in the aviation sector Introduces an exemption from the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance regarding maritime transport to third countries of crude oil or petroleum products which originate or are exported from Russia, purchased at or below a pre-established price cap Implements various provisions in connection with the introduction of a price cap as agreed by the Price Cap Coalition Expands the prohibitions related to the provision of services for the maritime transport of crude oil and certain petroleum products to third countries, to further prohibit the maritime transport of such goods to third countries, subject to implementation of the price cap Expands the prohibition to engage in any transaction with certain Russian State-owned or controlled legal persons, entities or bodies by including a ban on Union nationals to hold any posts on the governing bodies of those legal persons, entities or bodies Adds to the list of Russian State-owned or controlled entities that are subject to the transaction ban of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping; Extends the port access and lock ban in the territory of the Union to vessels certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Bans the provision on crypto-asset wallet account or custody services, regardless of the total value of crypto assets Extends the prohibition on the provision of certain services to the Russian Federation by including architectural, engineering, IT consultancy and legal advisory services
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1909	6 October 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1904 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1905 (Regulation 1905)	6 October 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Introduced a further criterion for the listing of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies subject to asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to designated persons and entities, allowing persons identified to facilitate infringements of the prohibition against circumvention of the provisions of Regulation 269, to also be listed. It additionally introduces further derogations from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds or economic resources available and introduces additional provisions regarding Member States’ obligations regarding the granting of derogations.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1906 (Regulation 1906)	6 October 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 30 persons and 7 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1907	6 October 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1905 and Regulation 1906 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1985 (Regulation 1985)	20 October 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds 3 Iranian persons and 1 entity to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269 due to their involvement in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1986	20 October 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1985 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2229 (Regulation 2229)	14 November 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds 2 Iranian individuals and 2 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269 due to their involvement in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2233	14 November 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2229 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2367 (Regulation 2367)	3 December 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Establishes the price cap, which is the price per barrel at or below which crude oil from Russia is exempt from the prohibition to provide maritime transport and the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries. Clarifies the existing prohibition on the trading and brokering of Russian crude oil and petroleum products and extends the price cap exemption when such goods are traded at or below the price cap. Extends the transition period applicable to the transport of crude oil and certain petroleum products after every subsequent change in the price cap for a period of 90 days to the provision, directly or indirectly, of technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the transport, subject to the same conditions, to ensure consistent implementation of the price cap by all operators. Introduces a transitional period of 45 days for vessels carrying crude oil originating in Russia, which was purchased and loaded onto the vessel prior to 5 December 2022 and unloaded at the final port of destination prior to 19 January 2023. Clarifies that the prohibition to provide services related to the transport of Russian crude oil or petroleum products by a third country flagged vessel applies in relation to vessels which in the past transported such goods purchased above the price cap, provided the operator responsible for that transport knew or had reasonable cause to suspect that this was the case. Introduces an exemption from the prohibitions of providing maritime transport and technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries where necessary for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment, or as a response to natural disasters. Introduces a regular review of the price cap mechanism as of mid-January 2023 and every two months thereafter. Such review needs to take into account the objectives of the price cap, including its ability to reduce Russia’s oil revenues, as well as the principle that the price cap should be at least 5% below the average market price for Russian oil and petroleum products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2368 (Regulation 2368)	3 December 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Introduces the price cap (USD 60 / barrel) which is the price per barrel at or below which crude oil from Russia is exempt from the prohibition to provide maritime transport and the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369	3 December 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulations 2367 and 2368 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/ 2430 (Regulation 2430)	12 December 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds 4 Iranian individuals and 4 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269 due to their involvement in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2432	12 December 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2430 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2474 (Regulation 2474)	16 December 2022	Regulation 833	On publication date	Extends the list of restricted items which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or the development of its defence and security sector, by adding drone engines, further chemical and biological equipment, riot control agents and electronic components. Expands the list of entities connected to Russia’s military and industrial complex, on whom tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technology as well as goods and technology which might contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia’s defence and security sector are imposed by adding 168 new entities. Extends the suspension of the broadcasting licences in the Union of certain Russian media outlets. Furthers the already existing prohibition targeting new investments in the Russian energy sector by additionally prohibiting new investments in the Russian mining sector, with the exception of mining and quarrying activities involving certain critical raw materials. Expands the export ban covering goods and technology suited for use in aviation and the space industry to include aircraft engines and their parts. Introduces a derogation allowing the provision of technical assistance related to the use of goods and technology suited for use in aviation or the space industry, when this is necessary to avoid collision between satellites, or their unintended re-entry into the atmosphere. Introduces a possibility for the national competent authorities to grant derogations to allow for certain aviation goods, which are also widely used in the medical field, to be exported for medical, pharmaceutical and humanitarian purposes. Extends the list of goods which could contribute to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities by including such items as generators, toy drones, laptops, hard drives, IT components, night-vision and radio-navigation equipment, cameras and lenses. Extends for an additional six months the exemption applicable to the imports of methanol originating in or exported from Russia. Clarifies that, as is the case for the Member States importing Russian crude oil by pipeline, Bulgaria cannot sell petroleum products obtained from Russian crude oil imported on the basis of that derogation to buyers located in other Member States or in third countries. Bunkering or refuelling of a vehicle or aircraft in the Member States which benefit from those derogations does not fall under that prohibition. Allows Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria to export to Ukraine certain refined petroleum products obtained from Russian crude oil imported on the basis of the derogations in question, including, when necessary, by transiting through other Member States. Allows Bulgaria to export to third countries certain refined petroleum products obtained from Russian crude oil imported on the basis of the derogations in question. Introduces a reporting obligation for the operators engaged in transactions concerning natural gas condensate from LNG productions plants. Adds the Russian Regional Development Bank to the list of Russian State-owned or controlled entities that are subject to the transaction ban. Bans Union nationals from holding any posts on the governing bodies of all Russian State-owned or controlled legal persons, entities or bodies that are established in Russia, subject to certain derogations. Extends the duration of the exemption from the prohibition to enter into any transactions with certain Russian state-owned entities if such a transaction is strictly necessary for the wind-down of a joint venture or similar legal arrangement. Introduces a temporary derogation from the import and export prohibitions, by enabling the sale, supply or transfer of such goods, or their import into the Union until 30 September 2023 and applies only to those goods that were already physically located in Russia at the time when the relevant prohibitions entered into force. Aligns the Member States’ reporting obligation on deposits exceeding EUR 100 000 from legal persons, entities or bodies established in third countries and majority-owned by Russian nationals or natural persons residing in Russia, with the similar obligations that already exist for the other types of deposits. Extends the existing prohibition on the provision of certain services to the Russian Federation and to legal persons, entities or bodies established in Russia by banning the provision of advertising, market research and public opinion polling services, as well as product testing and technical inspection services. Further clarifies and amends the exemptions to the import ban on steel products that either originate in Russia or have been exported from Russia.
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2475 (Regulation 2475)	16 December 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Introduces a new deadline, 17 June 2023, for the derogation allowing divestments by Sberbank with a view to winding down its operations. Extends to the 2 newly listed entities (being Credit Bank of Moscow and Dalnevostochny Bank) the derogation from the asset freeze and from the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available, in order to allow the termination of operations, contracts, or other agreements, previously concluded with those entities. Introduces a new derogation allowing the unfreezing assets of, and to make funds and economic resources available to, certain individuals who held a significant role in international trade and agricultural and food products, including wheat and fertiliser, prior to their listing. Extends the deadline for certain general derogations.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2476 (Regulation 2476)	16 December 2022	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 141 individuals and 49 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, including credit Bank of Moscow and Dalnevostochny Bank.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2477	16 December 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2476 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2478	16 December 2022	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2474 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2479	16 December 2022	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2475 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/192 (Regulation 192)	30 January 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds 1 Iranian entity to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269 due to its involvement in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/193	30 January 2023	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 192 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/426 (Regulation 426)	25 February 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Extends to certain newly-listed banks (Rosbank, Tinkoff Bank and Alfa Bank) certain licensing grounds for derogations from the asset freeze, and to allow the processing of payments by the Jewish Claims Conference through one of them. Extends the deadline to apply for the disposal or the transfer of securities by the National Settlement Depository (NSD), and which are currently or were previously controlled by VTB Bank. Introduces a derogation allowing for the termination of operations, contracts or other agreements with Limited Liability Company “Commercial Vehicles - GAZ Group”, and extended by three months the deadline for the derogation to allow the sale and transfer of proprietary rights in a legal person, entity or body established in the EU owned by a listed natural or legal person, entity or body. Introduces a requirement that natural and legal persons, entities and bodies should supply to the national competent authorities detailed information on funds and economic resources which have been frozen or should have been treated as frozen, as well as information on funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by listed natural or legal persons, entities or bodies which were subject to any move, transfer, alteration, use, access, or dealing shortly before the listing. Introduces a requirement that central securities depositories, due to their systemic importance for the functioning of securities markets, should provide the relevant information to the Member State concerned and simultaneously to the Commission. Specifies the type of information to be provided to national competent authorities, which authorities should then transmit that information to the Commission, with specific adaptations in the case of criminal proceedings. Provides for deferred application of the more detailed reporting requirements, in order to allow time to adapt. Clarifies that Member States and the relevant natural and legal persons, entities and bodies are required to cooperate with the Commission in any verification of such information, and that the Commission should be able to request any additional information, while informing the Member State concerned of such request.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/427 (Regulation 427)	25 February 2023	Regulation 833	On publication date	Adds 96 new entities to the list of entities directly supporting Russia’s military and industrial complex in its war of aggression against Ukraine, on whom tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technology as well as goods and technology which might contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia’s defence and security sector are imposed. Adds several Iranian entities to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures under Decision 512, taking into account the direct connection between Iranian manufacturers of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the Russian military and industrial complex and the concrete risk that certain goods or technology are used for the manufacture of military systems that contribute to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Extends the list of restricted items which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or the development of its defence and security sector, by adding rare-earths and compounds, electronic integrated circuits and thermographic cameras, among others. Extends the list of partner countries which are applying a set of export control measures substantially equivalent to those set out in Regulation 833. Imposes further restrictions on exports of goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities. Introduces further restrictions on imports of goods which generate significant revenues for Russia, thereby enabling the continuation of its war of aggression against Ukraine. Prohibits the transit via the territory of Russia of dual-use goods and technology and of arms exported from the EU in order to minimise the risk of circumvention of the restrictive measures. Extends the suspension of broadcasting licences in the EU of Russian media outlets under the permanent control of the Russian leadership and the prohibition against broadcasting their content. Introduces further restrictive measures to suspend the broadcasting activities of such media outlets in the EU, or directed at the EU. The measures should be maintained until the aggression against Ukraine is put to an end, and until the Russian Federation, and its associated media outlets, cease to conduct propaganda actions against the EU and its Member States. Those measures do not prevent the media outlets and their staff from carrying out activities in the EU other than broadcasting, such as research and interviews. Restricts the possibility to hold any posts in the governing bodies of European critical infrastructures and critical infrastructures identified or designated as such under national law. Imposes a prohibition on providing gas storage capacity in the EU to Russian nationals, natural persons residing in Russia or legal persons or entities established in Russia. Introduces an obligation for aircraft operators to notify non-scheduled flights to their competent authorities The Member State concerned should immediately inform other Member States, the Network Manager and the Commission where it does not clear such a flight. Extends the duration of the exemption from the prohibition to enter into any transactions with certain Russian state-owned entities if such a transaction is strictly necessary for the wind-down of a joint venture or similar legal arrangement. It also extends the duration of the period in which the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise transactions which are necessary for the divestment and withdrawal by those Russian state-owned entities from EU companies. Requires that natural and legal persons, entities and bodies supply to the competent authorities of the Member States and simultaneously to the Commission information on the management of reserves and assets of the Central Bank of Russia, which they hold or control or are a counterparty to. It is also appropriate to specify the type of information to be provided and how this should be treated and used to ensure the uniform application of this reporting obligation. It should also be clarified that Member States and the relevant natural and legal persons, entities and bodies must cooperate with the Commission in any verification of such information and that the Commission may request any additional information, while informing the Member State concerned of such request. In order to allow time to adapt, the new rules provide for deferred application of the new reporting requirements. Introduces a temporary derogation from the prohibition on providing accounting, auditing, including statutory audit, bookkeeping or tax consulting services, or business and management consulting or public relations services, architectural and engineering services, legal advisory services and IT consultancy services. In order to facilitate an expeditious exit from the Russian market, this derogation is temporary and limited in scope, enabling until 31 December 2023 the continuation of the provision of services to and for the exclusive benefit of the legal persons, entities or bodies resulting from the divestment. Additionally, the competent authorities of the Member States should ensure that the services are not provided to the Government of Russia or benefit military end-users or have a military-end use. Provides for certain exemptions for EU operators to providepilot services to vessels in innocent passage as defined by international law which are necessary for reasons of maritime safety. Provides for rules on the release by the customs authorities of the Member States of goods which are physically in the EU and which had already been presented to customs authorities when they became subject to such restrictions. Authorises Member States to release goods already brought into the EU in the past. The competent authorities of the Member States should ensure that the release of the goods and any payment related thereto comply with the provisions and objectives of EU restrictive measures. Similarly, any decision not to release such goods should comply with those objectives and ensure, among others, that the goods are not returned to Russia. Makes certain technical corrections in the operative text of Decision 512.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/429 (Regulation 429)	25 February 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 87 individuals and 34 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, including most significantly Rosbank, Tinkoff Bank and Alfa Bank.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/430 (Regulation 430)	25 February 2023	Regulation (EU) 2020/1998	On publication date	Designates the Wagner group and three of its members involved in serious human rights violations in different parts of the world. Adds 8 individuals and 7 entities in the list of natural persons, legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures under Regulation (EU) 2020/1998.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/432	25 February 2023	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 426 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/433	25 February 2023	Decision 1999	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 430 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/434	25 February 2023	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 427 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/419 (Regulation 419)	27 February 2023	Regulation 765	On publication date	Renews the restrictive measures imposed on Belarus until 28 February 2024. Amends the entries relating to 21 individuals and 2 entities included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures under Regulation 765.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/421	27 February 2023	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 419 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1214 (Regulation 1214)	23 June 2023	Regulation 833	On publication date	Prohibits the transit of goods and technology suited for use in aviation or space industry and jet fuel and fuel additives, exported from the EU to third countries via Russia. Allows for appropriate individual measures such as designations or trade restrictions, to be adopted to address the involvement of third-country operators facilitating circumvention. Introduces the possibility of last-resort measures restricting the sale, supply, transfer or export of sensitive dual-use goods and technology, or goods and technology that might contribute to the enhancement of Russia’s military, technological or industrial capacities or to the development of Russia’s defence and security sector to third countries used for circumvention. Adds 87 new entities to the list of entities directly supporting Russia’s military and industrial complex in its war of aggression against Ukraine, certain entities from third countries involved in the circumvention of trade restrictions, and certain entities involved in the development, production and supply of electronic components for Russia’s military and industrial complex. Expands the list of items which contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or to the development of its defence and security sector by adding items which contribute to the development or production of Russia’s military systems, including electronic components, semiconductor materials, manufacturing and testing equipment for electronic integrated circuits and printed circuit boards, precursors to energetic materials and precursors to chemical weapons, optical components, navigational instruments, metals used in the defence sector and marine equipment. Extends the list of restricted firearms, their parts, essential components and ammunition, and adds other types of arms. Imposes further restrictions on exports of goods which could contribute to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities. Prohibits the sale, licence or transfer in any other way of intellectual property rights or trade secrets used in connection with restricted goods. Extends the suspension of the broadcasting licences in the EU of five Russian media outlets under the permanent control of the Russian leadership, and the prohibition against broadcasting their content. Extends the prohibition on the transport of goods by road in the EU by trailers and semi-trailers. Prohibits access to ports and locks in the territory of the EU by vessels engaged in ship-to-ship transfers where the competent authorities have reasonable cause to suspect that a vessel is in breach of the ban on importing seaborne Russian crude oil and petroleum products into the EU or is transporting Russian crude oil or petroleum products purchased above the price cap agreed by the Price Cap Coalition. Prohibits access to ports and locks in the territory of the EU by vessels which competent authorities have reasonable cause to suspect of illegally interfering with, switching off or otherwise disabling their shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) when transporting Russian crude oil and petroleum products. That prohibition does not apply in circumstances where the shipborne AIS can be legitimately turned off in accordance with international agreements, rules or standards that provide for the protection of navigational information, such as navigation through high-security-risk waters. Ends the temporary derogation granted to Germany and Poland for the supply of crude oil by pipeline from Russia through the northern section of the Druzhba oil pipeline. The import of oil which originates in Kazakhstan or another third country and is transiting through Russia via the Druzhba oil pipeline is not prohibited. Introduces derogations from the prohibitions on the sale, supply, transfer or export directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia of certain goods or technology, on the provision of related financing or financial assistance, technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or on the provision of auditing services, engineering services, legal advisory services, technical testing and analysis services which are strictly necessary for that purpose, subject to strict conditions to avoid the risk of circumvention. Extends prohibition on providing transferable securities to financial instruments denominated in any currency. Introduces a derogation from the prohibition to provide certain services to Russian entities required for the setting-up, certification or evaluation of a firewall removing the control exercised by a listed person over the assets of a non-listed EU entity which the listed person owns or controls. Clarifies the evidence required for importation of iron and steel products processed in a third country incorporating iron and steel products originating in Russia. Introduces clarifications regarding the competent authorities which receive notifications of non-scheduled flights between Russia and the EU. Extends the deadlinefor the application of a temporary derogation from the prohibition on providing certain services, with the aim of further facilitating divestment from the Russian market by Union operators. Introduces a temporary derogation from the prohibition on providing legal advisory services to legal persons, entities or bodies established in Russia. The competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the provision, until 31 March 2024, of legal services which are mandatory, under the national legislation of the Member State, for such divestments to be completed. Adds Switzerland to the list of partner countries which are applying a set of export control measures substantially equivalent to those set out in Regulation 833.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1215 (Regulation 1215)	23 June 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Introduces a further criterion for the asset freeze listing to allow the designation of legal persons, entities or bodies operating in the Russian IT sector with a licence from Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) or the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Amends an existing listing criterion regarding the circumvention of EU sanctions, or significant frustration of EU sanctions by third country operators, including instances where the main activity of a third country operator consists of purchasing restricted goods in the EU that reach Russia, the involvement of Russian individuals or entities, the recent creation of a company for purposes related to restricted goods reaching Russia, or a drastic increase in the turnover of a third country operator involved in such activities. Introduces further derogations from the asset freeze to allow for divestment from Russian companies and the disposal of certain types of securities held with VTB Bank and National Settlement Depository (NSD). Introduces a derogation allowing the provision of services required for the establishment of a firewall removing the control by a listed person over the assets of an EU entity. Allows for the provision of pilot services in specific circumstances to safeguard maritime safety. Insertion of certain clarifications in the provision on information sharing between competent authorities and regarding the respect of the confidentiality of the communications between lawyers and their clients in the context of reporting obligations. Introduces a derogation allowing the release of frozen funds belonging to Alexey Alexandrovits Mordashov after having determined that such funds are necessary for the completion of transactions of a joint venture. Introduces a derogation allowing the release of frozen funds for certain banks when such funds are necessary for the purchase, import or transport of agricultural and food products, namely the following entities, Bank Rossiya, Promsvyazbank, VEB.RF, Otkritie FC Bank, Novikombank, Sovcombank, VTB Bank, Sberbank, Credit Bank of Moscow, JSC ‘Dalnevostochniy Bank’, JSC Ural Civil Aviation Factory, Alfa-Bank JS, Public joint-stock company Rosbank, MRB Bank and CMR Bank.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1216 (Regulation 1216)	23 June 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 71 individuals and 33 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, including most significantly MRB Bank and CMR Bank.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1217	23 June 2023	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1214 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1218	23 June 2023	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1215 above.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1591 (Regulation 1591)	3 August 2023	Regulation 765	On publication date	Adds a further 38 individuals and 3 entities from Belarus to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Regulation 765.
Council implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/1592	3 August 2023	Decision 642	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 1591 above.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2873 (Regulation 2873)	18 December 2023	Regulation 269	On the day following that of its publication date	Extends the listing criteria to cover natural or legal persons, entities or bodies benefitting from the compulsory transfer of ownership of, or control over, entities established in Russia that were previously owned or controlled by EU entities. Sets out the conditions on which the Council is able to retain the name of a deceased person on the asset freeze list under particular circumstances. Introduces a derogation to allow for the release of frozen funds or economic resources, in cases where a Member State deprives a listed person of funds or economic resources belonging to, or owned by or controlled by, it, and for making funds and economic resources available to such person for compensation to be paid. Introduces a derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition on making funds and economic resources available to allow for the sale or use of shares in, or assets of, an entity established in Russia where the ownership or control by an EU legal person of that entity has been compulsorily transferred by the Russian Government. That derogation would enable, among others, the payment of agreed adequate compensation to EU legal persons. Extends the deadline applicable to the existing derogation allowing the processing of payments by the Jewish Claims Conference until 31 December 2024 through Alfa-Bank JSC and introduces a derogation to allow for certain payments as an indemnity or benefit for the materialisation of a risk involving a newly listed entity. Introduces a temporary derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition on making funds and economic resources available to allow the sale and transfer of proprietary rights directly or indirectly owned by certain listed persons (namely Petr Aven, Mikhail Fridman, Gennady Timchenko, German Khan, Alexey Kuzmichev, Igor Kesaev, Boris Rotenberg, Arkady Rotenberg, as well as certain legal entities) in a legal person, entity or body established in the EU. Introduces a derogation from the asset freeze and the prohibition on making funds and economic resources available to allow for the termination of contracts concluded with a newly listed entity. Extends to a newly listed AlfaStrakhovanie, an insurance company, the existing derogation currently applicable to certain listed banks under certain circumstances. Makes technical amendments in the operative text, defines the scope of certain reporting obligations and introduces an obligation for national competent authorities of Member States to designate in accordance with national legislation the national authorities competent to identify and trace, where appropriate, funds and economic resources belonging to, or owned, held or controlled by, listed natural or legal persons, entities or bodies, with a view to preventing or detecting instances of a breach or circumvention, or attempts at a breach or circumvention, of Regulation 269.
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 (Regulation 2878)	18 December 2023	Regulation 833	On the day following that of its publication date	Adds 29 new entities to the list of legal persons, entities and bodies supporting Russia’s military and industrial complex in its war of aggression against Ukraine, on which tighter export restrictions regarding dual-use goods and technology, as well as goods and technology which might contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia’s defence and security sector, are imposed. Expands the list of items which contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or to the development of its defence and security sector by adding items which have been used by Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine and items which contribute to the development or production of its military systems, including chemicals, lithium batteries, thermostats, DC motors and servomotors for unmanned aerial vehicles, machine tools and machinery parts. Introduces a list of partner countries, being Swtizerland and Norway, which apply a set of restrictive measures on imports of iron and steel and a set of import control measures. It also extends certain wind-down periods for the import of specific steel products. Imposes further restrictions on exports of goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities. Prohibits the transit via the territory of Russia of certain goods and technology which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities, exported from the EU. Introduces further restrictions on imports of goods which generate significant revenues for Russia, thereby enabling the continuation of its war of aggression against Ukraine. Provides for an exemption for the entry of cars into the EU for specific circumstances. Introduces a derogation enabling the granting of loans or credits to entities operating in the Russian energy sector which are subject to the transaction ban provided for in Regulation 833, under the conditions provided for therein. Imposes a prohibition on the direct or indirect import, purchase or transfer of diamonds from Russia. That prohibition applies to diamonds originating in Russia, diamonds exported from Russia, diamonds transiting Russia and Russian diamonds when processed in third countries other than Russia. The prohibition applies to non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds, as well as diamond jewellery, as of 1 January 2024, and includes a progressive phasing-in, from 1 March 2024 until 1 September 2024, of an indirect import ban on Russian diamonds when processed in third countries other than Russia, including jewellery incorporating diamonds originating in Russia. Prolongs by an additional year specific derogations from the prohibition on imports from Russia of crude oil and petroleum products in order to ensure the security of supply of certain Member States. Introduces a requirement that itemised price information for ancillary costs, such as insurance and freight, be shared upon request throughout the supply chain of Russian oil trade. Competent authorities can request that information from any actor, regardless of their place in the supply chain, at any time, in order to verify compliance with the price cap mechanism. Provides for a notification obligation for the sale of tankers to any third country and a derogation from the prohibition on the sale of tankers to Russian persons and entities, or for use in Russia. This obligation applies to the owner of a tanker who is a national of a Member State, to a natural person residing in a Member State, and to a legal person, entity or body which is established in the EU. The owner, or anyone acting on his or her behalf, should notify the competent authorities of any such sale concluded since 5 December 2022 and provide all the necessary details. Extends the exemption provided for in relation to the Sakhalin-2 (Сахалин-2) Project, located in Russia, until 28 June 2024 to ensure Japan’s energy security needs. Includes a ban on Russian nationals or natural persons residing in Russia from owning or controlling, or holding any posts on the governing bodies of, the legal persons, entities or bodies providing crypto-asset wallet, account or custody services to Russian persons. Extends the existing prohibition on the provision of services to also include the provision of software for the management of enterprises and software for industrial design and manufacture, subject to appropriate exemptions and derogations. Imposes certain reporting requirements for the transfer of funds out of the EU made by entities established in the EU, including Special Purpose Entities, whose proprietary rights are owned by entities established in Russia, by Russian nationals or by natural persons residing in Russia. Requires that exporters contractually prohibit re-exportation to Russia and re-exportation for use in Russia of certain specific sensitive goods and technology.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2875	18 December 2023	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 61 individuals and 86 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269, most notably including AlfaStrakhovanie Group, the insurance arm of Alfa Bank.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2871	18 December 2023	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2873 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2874	18 December 2023	Decision 512	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 2878 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/195	3 January 2024	Decision 145	On publication date	Adds PJSC Alrosa and its CEO, Pavel Alekseevich Marinychev, to the asset freeze list under Decision 145.
Council Regulation (EU) 2024/745 (Regulation 745)	23 February 2024	Regulation 833	On the day following that of its publication date	Adds 27 Russian and third country entities to the list of legal persons, entities and bodies associated to Russia’s military-industrial complex set out in Annex IV of Regulation 833. Expands the list of controlled items which contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement or to the development of its defence and security sector by adding components for the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles. Imposes further restrictions on exports of goods which contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capabilities. Adds the United Kingdom to the list of partner countries for the iron and steel imports. These partner countries apply a set of restrictive measures on imports of iron and steel and a set of import control measures that are substantially equivalent to those Regulation 833.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/753 (Regulation 753)	23 February 2024	Regulation 269	On publication date	Adds a further 106 individuals and 88 entities to the asset freeze list under Regulation 269.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/746	23 February 2024	Decision 512	On the day following that of its publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 745 above.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/747	23 February 2024	Decision 145	On publication date	Equivalent to those listed under Regulation 753 above.

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