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 are drafted by the Commission services to give guidance to national authorities, EU operators and citizens for the implementation and the interpretation 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.
FAQs per topic
Horizontal
General questions, circumvention and due diligence, execution of contracts and claims.
Individual financial measures
Asset freeze(s).
Finance and banking
Deposits, insurance/reinsurance, CSDs, crypto assets, Russian Central Bank, sale of securities, trading, SWIFT and other.
Trade and customs
Imports, exports (dual-use), customs matters, occupied territories of Ukraine, transit of listed goods via Russia and other.
Energy
Oil imports, oil reporting obligation, oil price cap, gas imports and energy financing.
Agricultural products
Food, agricultural goods, fertilizers and related products.
Sector specific questions
Services, IP, public procurement, transport, medicines and medical services, chemicals, media and other.
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Frequently asked questions (10)
RSSCustoms related matters
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014; Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014; Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
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
Imports, purchase and transfer of listed goods
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3g, 3i, 3j, 3m and 3o of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Transit of listed goods via Russia
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 2, 2a, 3, 3b, 3c, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3j and 3k of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Transport of goods in transit through the Union between the Kaliningrad Oblast and Russia
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Luxury goods
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3h of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Technical assistance
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 1(c) and 1(d) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Maritime safety
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 2(4)(d), 2a(4)(d) and 3f Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Trade and customs
Financial assistance
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014; Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014; Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263.
- Topic
- Trade and customs