Council of the European Union 23 July 2026, Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1849 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1849 amends Decision 2014/512/CFSP to expand restrictive measures against Russia, targeting its military-industrial complex, energy sector, and financial infrastructure in response to continued aggression against Ukraine. Key provisions include the addition of 51 entities to export restriction lists, new import bans on revenue-generating goods like metal ores and car parts, and the introduction of a transaction ban on 33 credit and financial institutions. The Decision further implements a notification obligation for the sale of LNG tankers, suspends the crude oil price cap amendment procedure until July 2027, and establishes a visa refusal mandate for individuals who have served in Russian armed or paramilitary groups since February 2022.AI