Czech police investigators have completed their probe into alleged violations of EU asset freeze sanctions and forwarded the case to prosecutors. The investigation centers on transactions totaling nearly €4 million allegedly conducted with frozen funds belonging to a designated person under Russian sanctions.

It is being reported that the Czech authorities have an unspecified number of ongoing investigations into Czech companies suspected of circumventing the EU's Russian sanctions.

Recent reporting on a Swiss judgment has thrown light on an ongoing criminal prosecution for alleged sanctions breaches being undertaken in Czechia.

April 2022 – In response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the European Union continues (along with other countries) to announce additional sanctions against the...

It is being reported that the Czech police are investigating a potential breach by Ramzan Kadyrov of the asset freeze imposed on him since his 2014 designation under the EU's Russian sanctions.

After press reporting by The Insider, into the acitivties of Czech companies allegedly exporting to Russia, it has now been reported that the Czech authorities are undertaking investigations into the companies.

July 2025 – On July 18, the European Council adopted its 18th sanctions package to be imposed on Russia for its continued war in Ukraine.

On 23 October 2025, following a European Commission proposal issued on 19 September 2025 and extended negotiations among Member States, the Council of the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package...