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Sanctions Profile: Russia
At a glance
EU sanctions on Russia were introduced in 2014 in response to Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine crisis, during which Russia annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine. They were introduced in three phases, each one intending to increase the pressure on Russia until it fully implemented the terms of the Minsk peace agreements. For the EU’s overview, see Infographic here.
News
Russian imprisoned in Germany for exporting dual-use tech & chemicals
The Hamburg Regional Court has sentenced a Russian national to 7 years’ imprisonment for exporting €1.83m (£1.57m) worth of dual-use technology and chemicals to Russian recipients between 2014 to 2018. According to Deutsche Welle, the exported technology included isostatic hot presses, which can be used both in the oil and gas industry and to manufacture aircraft and rocket engines. Decaborane …
Russia
Helsinki Court dismisses Boris Rotenberg’s sanctions case
The Helsinki District Court has dismissed Boris Rotenberg’s claim against Nordea, Danske Bank, Handelsbanken and OP Bank for refusing to conduct various transactions for him and violating his right to equal treatment. Statement. Boris Rotenberg is subject to US Ukraine/Russia sanctions (previous post). The court is reported to have decided that he did not have a right to Nordic banking …
OFAC advises on wind down of Nord Stream 2 construction activities
OFAC has issued new guidance in FAQ 815 on the 30-day wind down period for Nord Stream 2 construction activities as provided for in Section 7503(d) of the National Defence Authorisation Act 2020 (NDAA). The Act imposed targeted sanctions on the pipeline, which came into effect on 20 December 2019 (post here). The FAQ specifies that “parties that have knowingly …
European Union
US District Court overturns ExxonMobil $2m penalty
The District Court for the Northern District of Texas has overturned the $2m fine on ExxonMobil in relation to dealing with Igor Sechin, the designated CEO of Rosneft; judgment here. The court said OFAC had not given “fair notice” (a requirement of due process) that ExxonMobil’s conduct was prohibited and would give rise to a penalty, in violation of the …
Nord Stream 2 sanctions approved
The US Senate has approved the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2020 by 86-8 votes, which provides for targeted sanctions on Nord Stream 2, an oil pipeline currently being constructed from Russia to Germany. Signed into law by President Trump on 21 December. The administration then has 60 days to issue a report on companies and individuals engaged …
Current Sanctions
Consolidated - Sectoral Sanctions
Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Parent Regulation - Sectoral Sanctions
Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Amended by:
Council Regulation (EU) 960/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 1290/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 2015/1797
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2212
Consolidated - Sectoral Sanctions
Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP
Parent Decision - Sectoral Sanctions
Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP
Amended by:
Council Decision 2014/659/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/872/CFSP
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/971
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1764
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2431
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1071
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2315
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1148
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2214
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2426
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/964
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2078
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1108
Consolidated - Ukraine Territorial Integrity
Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014
Parent Regulation - Ukraine Territorial Integrity
Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014
Amended by:
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 284/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 433/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 476/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 477/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 577/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 753/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 783/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 810/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 811/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 826/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 959/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 961/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 1225/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 1270/2014
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/240
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/427
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1514
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/353
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1661
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1955
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/437
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1374
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1417
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1547
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1549
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2153
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/388
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/705
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1072
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1230
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1929
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/92
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/352
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1403
Consolidated - Ukraine Territorial Integrity
Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP
Parent Decison - Ukraine Territorial Integrity
Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP
Amended by:
Council Implementing Decision 2014/151/CFSP
Council Implementing Decision 2014/238/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/265/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/308/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/455/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/475/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/499/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/508/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/658/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/801/CFSP
Council Decision 2014/855/CFSP
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/241
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/432
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1524
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/359
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1671
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1961
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/445
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1386
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1418
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1561
Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2163
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/392
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/706
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1085
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1237
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1930
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/95
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/354
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1405
Consolidated - Crimea & Sevastopol
Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014
Parent Regulation - Crimea & Sevastopol
Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014
Amended by:
Council Regulation (EU) 825/2014
Council Regulation (EU) 1351/2014
Consolidated - Crimea & Sevastopol
Council Decision 2014/386/CFSP
Parent Decision - Crimea & Sevastopol
Council Decision 2014/386/CFSP
Amended by: