European Union and United Kingdom Sanctions

Foreign Secretary imposes UK's most punishing sanctions to inflict maximum and lasting pain on Russia

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss outlined in full the punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia's economy and target Vladimir Putin's inner circle.

Press release

Published 02-24-2022

UK hits Russian oligarchs and banks with targeted sanctions: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has designated the initial tranche of sanctions on Russia in response to Russia's further violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.

Press release

Published 02-22-2022

Strengthened UK Russian sanctions legislation comes into force

Legislation has been laid in Parliament today to toughen and expand the UK's sanctions regime against Russia

Press release

Published 02-10-2022

European Union and United Kingdom Updated Documents

General Licence - Wind Down of Positions Involving VTB (Russia)

Published 02-25-2022

General Licence - Correspondent Banking Relationships & Processing Sterling Payments in relation to Energy

Published 03-01-2022

General Licence - Russia: Regulatory Authorities – Prudential Supervision or Financial Stability

Published 03-01-2022

General Licence - Russian Banks – UK subsidiaries - Basic needs, routine holding and maintenance and the payment of legal fees

Published 03-01-2022

General Licence - Wind Down of Positions Involving Various Designated Bank

Published 03-04-2022

General Licence - Wind Down of Positions Sberbank

Published 03-04-2022