1. Essence of the Act:
This is Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/389 which adds new sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. The regulation adds 48 persons and 35 entities to the EU sanctions list, including military industry executives, propagandists, and companies providing military equipment to Russia. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for listed individuals and entities.
2. Structure and Main Provisions:
– The regulation consists of 2 articles and an extensive annex listing the sanctioned persons and entities
– Article 1 amends Annex I of Regulation 269/2014 by adding new entries
– Article 2 establishes immediate entry into force upon publication
– The annex provides detailed information about each sanctioned person/entity including:
– Identifying information (names, DOB, nationality, etc.)
– Reasons for listing
– Date of listing (24.2.2025)
3. Key Provisions:
– Targets high-level executives of Russian military companies producing weapons used in Ukraine
– Sanctions Chinese and Turkish companies involved in supporting Russia’s military capabilities
– Includes Belarusian electronics manufacturer JSC Integral for supplying components to Russian military
– Lists media outlets and individuals involved in Russian propaganda
– Sanctions companies operating in occupied Ukrainian territories
– Targets entities involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children
– Includes crypto exchange Garantex for helping sanctioned Russian banks access global financial system
– Sanctions companies producing drones and electronic warfare systems used against Ukraine
– Lists entities involved in circumventing existing EU sanctions
The regulation represents a significant expansion of EU sanctions against entities supporting Russia’s war effort through military production, propaganda, or financial services.
