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ARTICLE · 28 DECEMBER 2023

Twelfth Package Of EU Sanctions Against Russia

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The EU Council adopted the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia on 18 December 2023. Key measures include...

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The EU Council adopted the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia on 18 December 2023.

Key measures include:

  • A direct ban on diamonds exported from Russia from 1 January 2024. An indirect import ban on Russian diamonds processed in third countries (to be phased-in between 1 March and 1 September 2024).
  • EU exporters must contractually prohibit re-exportation to Russia and re-exportation for use in Russia of particularly sensitive goods and technology, when selling, supplying, transferring or exporting to a third country, with the exception of partner countries.
  • Tighter export restrictions concerning dual use goods and technologies for 29 entities.
  • An expanded list of restricted items that could contribute to the technological enhancement of Russia's defence and security sector.

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