Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 Amending Restrictive Measures Concerning Russia
Summary
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506, published on 23 April 2026, amends Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 — the principal EU sanctions framework targeting Russia in response to actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. The amending regulation adjusts restrictive measures within the existing Russia sanctions regime, potentially adding new listings, expanding prohibitions, or tightening existing obligations on designated persons and economic sectors. The amendment applies throughout the European Union and imposes binding compliance obligations on affected entities including financial institutions, importers, exporters, and other economic operators subject to EU sanctions.
“Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine”
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Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 amends Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, the EU's principal restrictive-measures regulation targeting Russia's actions in Ukraine. The amendment modifies one or more provisions of the existing Russia sanctions framework — the specific scope of changes (new designations, expanded prohibitions, or tightened conditions) is determined by the full EUR-Lex text. As a directly applicable EU regulation, the amendment enters into force without requiring national transposition.
Financial institutions, designated entities, and economic operators within the EU should monitor the full text of Regulation 2026/506 for changes affecting their obligations under the Russia sanctions regime. Firms with exposure to restricted sectors, listed persons, or prohibited transactions under Regulation 833/2014 should review existing compliance programmes and screening procedures against the updated provisions.
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Published on 23 April 2026 EU regulation
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026
amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
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Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014
concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
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