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ARTICLE · 10 JULY 2015

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia

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The European Union has extended the sanctions against Russia. The sanctions concerning Crimea and Sevastopol have been extended by one year, and those directly concerning Russia have been extended by six months.

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Patrick Ploeger
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The European Union has extended the sanctions against Russia. The sanctions concerning Crimea and Sevastopol have been extended by one year, and those directly concerning Russia have been extended by six months. In response, Russia has renewed its ban on food imports from the West for a year. Depending on the situation in Ukraine, the US and EU may expand the sanction regime against Russia. Companies are advised to closely follow any developments regarding the relevant sanctions. We will continue to inform you about any major developments in upcoming editions of In context.

On 19  June 2015, the Council of the EU extended the EU sanctions concerning Crimea and Sevastopol until 23 June 2016. These sanctions restrict:

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