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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General questions, circumvention and due diligence, execution of contracts and claims.
Asset freeze(s).
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Imports, exports (dual-use), customs matters, occupied territories of Ukraine, transit of listed goods via Russia and other.
Oil imports, oil reporting obligation, oil price cap, gas imports and energy financing.
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Frequently asked questions (53)
RSSFAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5r of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Finance and banking
Consolidated version of the FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5aa of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Article 3p of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 12g of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3q of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Article 5n(2b) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Energy
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5k of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Art. 12b of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 2, 2a, 3, 3b, 3c, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, and 3k of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Trade and customs
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.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 5a(4) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Finance and banking
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.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provisions: Articles 3m and 3n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Energy
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3h of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Trade and customs
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.
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- Trade and customs
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following legislation: Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.
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- Individual financial measures
FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with focus on the following provision: Article 3ea of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
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- Sector specific questions