Infographic - EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Since 2014 the EU has imposed different types of sanctions against Russia in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea

Economic sanctions against sectors of the Russian economy

• finance
• energy
• defence
• dual-use goods

In place until: 31/07/2022

Renewed: every 6 months based on an assessment of the Minsk agreements implementation

Minsk agreements are a roadmap for ending the war in Eastern Ukraine. They were never fully implemented.

Sanctions against individuals and entities

Target 557 people 52 entities responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence

The sanctions include asset freeze and travel restrictions.

• assets of those sanctioned in the EU are frozen
• EU operators are prohibited from making funds available to those sanctioned
• Sanctioned individuals cannot travel to the EU

In place until: 15/03/2022

Renewed: every 6 months

Restrictions on business in non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk

• Import ban on goods from the territory
• Export ban on certain goods and technologies
• Ban on tourism services

In place until: 23/06/2022

Renewed: every 12 months

Restrictions on business in Crimea and Sevastopol

• Import ban on goods from the territory
• Export ban on certain goods and technologies
• Ban on tourism services

In place until: 23/06/2022

Renewed: every 12 months

Diplomatic measures

• Regular EU-Russia summits are suspended
• Russia is no longer invited to G8 meetings

Restriction on economic cooperation

No new lending to Russia by the:

• European Investment Bank (EIB)
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRB)