European Union

European Union

Adopts the twelfth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation

19 Dec 2023

On 18 December 2023, the European Union adopted the twelfth sanctions package against the Russian Federation. The new restrictions include additional measures such as asset freezes on economic entities across a range of industrial sectors (e.g. defence, IT, media, aviation etc.).

In addition, starting from 1 May 2024, European Union entities owned over 40 per cent by Russian individuals or entities must report transfers exceeding €100 thousands outside of the European Union. This reporting to the relevant authority is required within two weeks after each quarter's end.