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 (12)
RSSIntellectual property rights
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014; Article 5aa of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
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
Aviation
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3c and 3d of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Humanitarian aid
Frequently asked questions on the provision of humanitarian aid related to Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014; Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Medicines and medical devices
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 2, 2a, 3k, 3l, 3ea and 5aa of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Media
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 2f of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
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
Chemicals
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 5aa and 11 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Access to EU ports
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3ea of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Public procurement
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5k of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Road transport
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3l of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions
Trust services
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5m of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
- Topic
- Sector specific questions