Ukraine: EU agrees fourth package of restrictive measures against Russia

The Council adopted the following restrictive measures:

• A full prohibition on transactions with certain Russian State-owned enterprises, with the exception of State-owned banks, railways and the maritime shipping register
   
• Prohibit EU agencies from providing financial rating services to Russian companies
   
• A ban on imports of iron and steel products currently under EU safeguard measures as well as new investments in the Russian energy sector, with the exception of nuclear energy and the transport of energy products
   
• Prohibit the export of luxury goods
   
• Add 15 individuals and 9 organisations to the list of sanctioned people and organisations, to include more oligarchs and business elites linked to the Kremlin, as well as companies active in military and defence sectors, and disinformation. With these additions, the list comprises a total of 877 individuals and 62 organisations.

Related documents

• Commission press release of 15 March 2022
• Commission Frequently asked questions of 15 March 2022
• Council press release of 15 March 2022
• Sanctions adopted on 15 March 2022 published in the Official Journal