The Council of the European Union decided to renew the sanctions imposed by the EU in response to the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until June 23, 2025.
These sanctions were first imposed in June 2014 and include prohibitions on imports of products originating from Crimea or Sevastopol, as well as restrictions on infrastructure, financial investments and tourism services from these regions.
Additionally, exports of certain goods and technologies to companies based in Crimea, or for use within the transport, telecommunication and energy sectors, or for oil, gas and mining operations are also subject to restrictions from the EU.
According to the EU statement, the EU does not recognise and continues to condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation as a violation of international law.
“Since 2022, Russia has further violated Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with its unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and its inherent right of self-defence against the Russian aggression, and dedicated to fully implementing its non-recognition policy,” claimed the Council of the European Union.
