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Concerning sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and Belarus' involvement in it.

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This consolidated document contains the latest version of all FAQs published by the Commission about the implementation of the sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and Belarus' involvement in it.

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These FAQs drafted by the Commission services to support national authorities, EU operators and citizens in the interpretation and implementation of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263. By analogy, they also apply to Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006. Only the Court of Justice of the EU is competent to interpret EU law.

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Deposits, insurance/reinsurance, CSDs, crypto assets, Russian Central Bank, sale of securities, trading, SWIFT and other.

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Trade and customs

Imports, exports (dual-use), customs matters, occupied territories of Ukraine, transit of listed goods via Russia and other.

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Oil imports, oil reporting obligation, oil price cap, gas imports and energy financing.

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  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Targeted vessels

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3s of Council Regulation 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General publications
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Tanker sales

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3q of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Consolidated version

Consolidated version of the FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Movements of Russian diplomats

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5v and 5w of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Asset freeze and prohibition to provide funds or economic resources

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.

Topic
  • Individual financial measures
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Provision of payments services

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5b(2) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Finance and banking
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Nord Stream infrastructure ban

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5af of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Energy
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Provision of services

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Oil price cap

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Energy
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Special economic zones

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5ah of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Export-related restrictions for dual-use goods and advanced technologies

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 2, 2a and 2b of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. Correlation table included.

Topic
  • Trade and customs
  • General publications
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Restrictions on diamonds

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Article 3p of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Trade and customs
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Import ban on liquified natural gas (LNG)

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3ra of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Energy
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
State-owned enterprises

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5aa of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Infrastructure transaction ban

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5ae of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Sector specific questions
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Import ban on refined products obtained from Russian crude oil

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Energy
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Oil imports

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3m and 3n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Energy
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Banknotes

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5i of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Finance and banking
  • General guidelines
  • Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
Imports, purchase and transfer of listed goods

FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3g, 3i, 3m and 3o of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

Topic
  • Trade and customs