EU Council extends sanctions over illegal annexation of Crimea for another year

15.06.2026 16:36

Ukrinform

On Monday, June 15, the Council of the EU decided to extend until June 23, 2027, the sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Council of the EU’s press service.

“Following the annual review, the Council also decided to renew the restrictive measures introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, and to extend these measures until 23 June 2027,” the statement reads.

It is emphasized that the EU does not recognize and continues to condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation as a violation of international law.

The restrictive measures currently in force were first introduced in June 2014 and include a ban on imports into EU countries of products originating from the illegally annexed Crimea or Sevastopol, as well as infrastructure or financial investments and tourism services from the illegally annexed Crimea or Sevastopol.

In addition, the EU restrictions apply to the export of certain goods and technologies to Crimean companies or for use in the illegally annexed Crimea. This applies to transportation, telecommunications, energy, and the exploration and extraction of oil, gas, and mineral resources.

As reported by Ukrinform, on Monday, June 15, the EU Council approved a new package of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet, energy revenues, and the military-industrial complex.