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Restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (sectoral restrictive measures)
EU renews individual sanctions against Russia. The Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 March 2025.
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the EU has intensified the measures under this sanctions regime. Economic sanctions target Russia’s financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals.
The sanctions include targeted restrictive measures (individual sanctions), economic sanctions, diplomatic measures and visa measures. The aim of the economic sanctions is to impose severe consequences on Russia for its actions and to effectively thwart Russia's ability to continue its aggression.
24 cze 2024 · Today's package significantly strengthens our financial sanctions by introducing a ban for EU banks outside Russia to use the financial messaging system SPFS, which is the Russian equivalent of SWIFT.
Outraged by Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions, in close cooperation with partners including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Japan.
9 mar 2022 · Russia faces deepening isolation and economic turmoil as it continues to be hit with an array of sanctions that effectively cut off Moscow’s major financial institutions from Western markets.
