Ukraine Regime

• Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369 of 3 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP (1). The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Decision 2014/512/CFSP has therefore been amended accordingly.

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• Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2367 of 3 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (2), concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 gives effect to certain measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP. Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 including Annex XXVII, has therefore been amended accordingly.

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Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2367

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2368

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