The EU has recently expanded the sanctions it has imposed against Russia in response to the situation in Ukraine. In summary, this briefing covers: The EU’s introduction of “phase 3” sanctions affecting key sectors of the Russian economy such as the banking and energy industries; EU trade restrictions relating to Crimea and Sevastopol; and Expansions […]

  Following the weekend’s Crimea referendum, the EU and US have taken further steps (building on those outlined in our previous briefing) to impose targeted sanctions in response to the situation in Ukraine. On 17 March 2014, the EU introduced an asset freeze and travel ban applying to 21 Russian individuals. On the same day, […]