European Union and United Kingdom Sanctions
Russian aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months
The Council decided today to prolong the duration of the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023.
Press release
Published 09-14-2022
OFSI consolidated list of asset freeze targets adds 1 entry to the Russia financial sanctions regime, and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updates the UK Sanctions List
Press release
Published 09-16-2022
Russian aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months
The Council decided yesterday to prolong the duration of the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023.
Press release
Published 09-15-2022
Russia: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the next sanctions package
In direct response to the latest Russian escalation - for example, calling 300,000 soldiers to the war - we propose to adopt additional restrictive measures against those individuals who are supporting, facilitating or benefiting from the invasion of Ukraine.
Press release
Published 09-28-2022
UK sanctions collaborators of Russia’s illegal sham referendums
The UK announces 92 sanctions in response to the Russian regime imposing sham referendums in 4 regions of Ukraine.
Press release
Published 09-26-2022
OFSI consolidated list of asset freeze targets adds 92 entries to the Russia financial sanctions regime, and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updates the UK Sanctions List
Press release
Published 09-26-2022
BBC - Ukraine war: Putin not bluffing about nuclear weapons, EU says
Josep Borrell told the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the war had reached a "dangerous moment". His remarks come as Russia begins a partial mobilisation and moves to annex four regions of Ukraine.
Press release
Published 09-24-2022
Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of Crimean Tatar leaders by Russia
The European Union condemns the so-called "sentence", issued yesterday in the illegally annexed Crimea by illegitimate Russian authorities, against First Deputy Head of the Mejlis of Crimean Tatar People Nariman Dzhelial, as well as brothers Asan and Aziz Akhtemov.
Press release
Published 09-22-2022
Russia: Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Mission to the EU summoned by the EEAS
The EEAS Managing Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Regional cooperation and OSCE, Michael Siebert, summoned the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Mission of the Russian Federation to the European Union, Kirill Logvinov, in Brussels on Monday.
Press release
Published 10-04-2022
OFSI consolidated list of asset freeze targets adds 1 entry to the Russia financial sanctions regime, and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updates the UK Sanctions List
Press release
Published 10-04-2022
Sanctions in response to Putin's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions
UK to implement services sanctions and export ban that target Russian economic vulnerabilities in response to Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions.
Press release
Published 09-30-2022
OFSI consolidated list of asset freeze targets adds 1 entry to the Russia financial sanctions regime, and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updates the UK Sanctions List
Press release
Published 09-30-2022
TRA announces interim conclusions on welded tubes reconsideration
The TRA announces its interim conclusions in a reconsideration of a trade remedy measure on welded tubes and pipes from China, Belarus and Russia.
Press release
Published 10-12-2022
Council agrees its negotiating mandate on the non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia
EU ambassadors today agreed a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on a decision on the non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia.
Press release
Published 10-12-2022