Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

On 28 June 2017, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1148^[1]. The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 31 January 2018.

The Candidate Countries Montenegro* and Albania*, and the EFTA country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine align themselves with this Council Decision.

They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.

The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.

 [1] Published on 29.06.2017 in the Official Journal of the European Union no. L166, p. 35.

 * Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.