- The EU has approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia, also extending restrictions with Belarus.
- New goods have been added to Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 833/2014, prohibiting sale, export, and delivery to Russia.
- No grandfathering rules were created for newly listed goods in Annex VII.
- Annex XXIII has been expanded to include certain machines, chemicals, metals, and plastics.
- Grandfathering rules for contracts made before July 20, 2024, are established for goods in Annex XXIIIE and XXIIIF.
- Some goods in Annex XXIII are subject to exceptions with approval requirements.
- Certain software related to banking and finance is now included in Annex XXXIX and subject to prohibitions.
- A catch-all mechanism is created for exports of Annex VII goods to third countries to prevent indirect exports to Russia.
Source: awb-international.com
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