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Date: 19-Feb-2025 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/338 of 18 February 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/338 extends the restrictive measures imposed in response to the Russian Federation's illegal actions in Ukraine.

Key Changes

  • The decision extends Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/266, which concerns restrictive measures against Russia, until 24 February 2026. The previous end date was 24 February 2025.

Impact Analysis

Businesses and Organizations

  • Ensure continued due diligence to avoid any activities that could be construed as violating the sanctions.

EU Member States

  • National authorities should update their guidance and enforcement procedures to reflect the extension of the sanctions.

Financial Institutions

  • Update compliance programs to reflect the extended duration of the restrictive measures.

European Council

  • The European Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia through restrictive measures.

Key Entities Referenced

Council of the European Union: The entity responsible for adopting the decision to extend the restrictive measures. Russian Federation: The target of the restrictive measures due to its illegal actions in Ukraine. Ukraine: The country in support of which the restrictive measures against Russia are imposed. Decision (CFSP) 2022/266: The original Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. Charter of the United Nations: The international treaty whose principles Russia is deemed to have violated.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/338 19.2.2025 COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2025/338 of 18 February 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of 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 23 February 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 (1). (2) In its conclusions of 19 December 2024, the European Council reiterated its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirmed the Union’s unwavering commitment to providing continued political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people. (3) As long as the illegal actions by the Russian Federation continue to violate fundamental rules of international law, including, in particular, the prohibition on the use of force enshrined in Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, or of international humanitarian law, it is appropriate to maintain in force all the measures imposed by the Union. (4) On the basis of a review, Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 should be renewed until 24 February 2026. (5) Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 In Article 10, second paragraph, of Decision (CFSP) 2022/266, the date ‘24 February 2025’ is replaced by ‘24 February 2026’. 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, 18 February 2025. For the Council The President A. DOMAŃSKI (1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 of 23 February 2022 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine (OJ L 42 I, 23.2.2022, p. 109, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2022/266/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/338/oj 1/1

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