Date: 2023-07-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1517 of 20 July 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
**Summary:**
Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1517, adopted on July 20, 2023, amends Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine. The decision extends the application of these restrictive measures until January 31, 2024. This renewal follows the European Council's condemnation of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, its violation of the UN Charter, and its actions such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and the deportation of Ukrainian children. The decision reflects the EU's continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and underscores the need to maintain and potentially augment restrictive measures against Russia as long as its illegal actions persist. The decision was enacted in Brussels and signed by the President of the Council, J. Borrell Fontelles. It enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The original Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP was published in the Official Journal L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 13.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Council Decision CFSP 2023/1517: A Council Decision of the European Union regarding restrictive measures against Russia.
Decision 2014/512/CFSP: A Council Decision of the European Union concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
Ukraine: A country in Eastern Europe, subject of Russian aggression.
Russia: The Russian Federation, identified as taking actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine and subject to restrictive measures.
European Council: A collective body of the heads of state or government of the European Union member states that defines the general political direction and priorities of the EU.
Belarus: A country implicated in the unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children and other civilians from Ukraine.
UN Charter: The founding document of the United Nations.
L 184/40 EN Official Journal of the European Union 21.7.2023
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2023/1517
of 20 July 2023
amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions
destabilising the situation in Ukraine
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP(1).
(2) In its Conclusions, adopted on 29-30 June 2023, the European Council reiterated its condemnation of the Russia’s
war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of the UN Charter, and recalled the
Union’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its
internationally recognized borders and its inherent right of self-defence against the Russian aggression. The
European Council also strongly condemned the deliberate destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric
power plant, as well as Russia’s unlawful deportation and transfer to Russia and to Belarus of Ukrainian children
and other civilians.
(3) As long as the illegal actions by the Russian Federation continue to violate the prohibition on the use of force, which
is a peremptory rule of international law, it is appropriate to maintain in force all the measures imposed by the
Union and to take additional measures, if necessary. Consequently, Decision 2014/512/CFSP should be renewed for
a further six months.
(4) Decision 2014/512/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
In Decision 2014/512/CFSP, Article 9(1) is replaced by the following:
‘1. This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2024.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 20 July 2023.
For the Council
The President
J. BORRELL FONTELLES
(1) Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the
situation in Ukraine (OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 13).