Sanctions against Russia
October 2022
- 02.10.2022AustraliaSanctions against persons and entity
The Australian government has imposed sanctions against 28 Russian-appointed separatists, which will be targeted for financial sanctions and travel bans
MFA of Australia
- 03.10.2022LithuaniaExpulsion of russian diplomats
Lithuania expels the temporary charge d'affaires of the Russian Federation Serhiy Ryabokony. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. The country also declared him persona non grata. Ryabokony was given 5 days to leave the country. "Lithuania made such a decision considering the fact that Ryabokony's latest actions and statements are incompatible with his diplomatic status and can be considered interference in the internal affairs of the host country, and, accordingly, is a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," explains Vilnius
MFA of Lithuania
- 06.10.2022NorwayRestrictions of sea ways use by russia
Norway has restricted the access of fishing vessels from the Russian Federation to its ports. From now on, they are only allowed to enter three ports, and all of them will be subject to inspection. "We have been closely monitoring Russia's activities in Norwegian waters and ports so that Norway does not become a transit country for the illegal introduction of goods into Russia. Now we have information that indicates the need to strengthen control over Russian fishing vessels," commented Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
Government of Norway
- 07.10.2022JapanSanctions against persons and entity
Japan expanded the list of sanctions against Russia due to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 80 individuals and nine organizations from the Russian Federation came under the new sanctions. Concerns Kalashnikov, Suzyrya, Roseelectronica holding, ODK-Klymov, Yantar, More shipbuilding plants, United Engine Building Corporation came under restrictions.
MFA of Japan
- 12.10.2022Czech RepublicTravel and visa bans for russians
From October 25, the Czech Republic prohibits the entry of Russians with tourist and student visas. "While in Ukraine, Russian rockets fall on children's playgrounds and on people who are just going to work, up to 200 citizens of the Russian Federation arrive in the Czech Republic through the international airport every day," said the head of the Czech Foreign Ministry, Jan Lipavsky. "That is why we agreed that those Russian citizens who enter the Czech territory through the external Schengen border – in particular our international airport – for the purpose of tourism, sports or culture, will now be denied entry," he added.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
- 12.10.2022European Union (Political associations)Travel and visa bans for russians
Russian passports issued in the occupied territories of Ukraine and Georgia will not be recognized in the EU. This decision is a response to Russia's military aggression and its practice of issuing foreign passports to residents of temporarily occupied regions. Therefore, it will no longer be possible to cross the borders of the Schengen zone with these pieces of paper.
The European Council
- 12.10.2022European Union (Political associations)Sea ports use restrictions for russian business
From April 8, 2023, the EU will not allow Russian ships to enter its ports. New EU sanctions prohibit ships certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping from entering the ports and gateways of EU member states after April 8, 2023. This decision is justified by the fact that on October 7, the Council of the EU adopted a resolution in connection with the military activities of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, according to which additional restrictive measures are introduced for vessels that are in the Russian maritime registry of shipping
Департамент транспорту Естонії
- 14.10.2022Danone (Food Industry)Withdrawal of investments from russia
Danone announces that it has decided to begin the process of transferring effective control over its Essential Dairy and Plant-based (EDP) business in Russia. The business transfer agreement could result in a write-down of up to €1 billion
Danone
- 17.10.2022CanadaSanctions against persons and entity
Canada imposed sanctions against Russian propagandists and the Zvezda TV channel. Sanctions were imposed against 34 individuals and one legal entity involved in the spread of Russian disinformation and propaganda. "These individuals and organizations are helping the Russian regime undermine the principles of state sovereignty and are responsible for spreading false narratives that serve as a pretext for the Russian regime's unjustified war," the Canadian government said in a statement. The list includes the propaganda TV channel "Zvezda", which belongs to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Russian actors Sergey Bezrukov and Vladimir Mashkov, TV presenters Tina Kandelaki and Naila Asker-Zade, Putin's assistant Vladimir Medinsky and others.
Government of Canada
- 20.10.2022AustraliaSanctions against persons and entity
Australia increased sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Australia extended the current sanctions against Russia and Belarus for 12 months, and also introduced new restrictive measures against the aggressor country and its satellite. In a joint statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Trade Minister Don Farrell announced that the Australian government had extended the current "punitive" 35 percent tariff on imports of Russian and Belarusian goods until October 2023. In turn, Don Farrell said that the government's actions reinforced measures already taken, including a ban on energy imports.
Minister for Trade and Tourism
- 27.10.2022CanadaSanctions against persons and entity
Canada introduced new sanctions against Russia. The Canadian authorities have introduced additional sanctions against 35 individuals and six legal entities from Russia, including Lukoil and the management of Gazprom
Government of Canada
- 28.10.2022NorwaySanctions against persons and entity
Norway introduced new sanctions against Russia. Additional sanctions are imposed against 30 officials and 7 Russian organizations. More than 1,260 individuals and 115 organizations are now on Norway's sanctions list
Government of Norway
- 28.10.2022NorwayRestrictions on sale of goods in russia
Norway imposes sanctions on exports of coal, electronic components, technical products for the aviation sector, some chemicals and firearms, imports of steel, plastics, vehicles, textiles, footwear, leather, ceramics, some chemical products and jewelry, not made of gold
Government of Norway
- 31.10.2022New ZealandSanctions against persons and entity
The government of New Zealand introduced new restrictive measures against Russia for its full-scale aggression against Ukraine. "Today we imposed sanctions against 14 individuals and seven organizations as part of our ongoing support to Ukraine. The sanctioned list includes military personnel, defense companies and heads of Russian media channels for spreading disinformation, as well as a paramilitary organization and its senior command. Among them are managers and shareholders of companies that develop and manufacture missiles and firearms, as well as members of neo-Nazi paramilitary groups associated with the "Wagner" mercenary group, – said the statement of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Nanai Mahuta
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- 31.10.2022MoldovaExpulsion of russian diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova decided to declare the representative of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau as persona non grata. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that "missile attacks on a neighboring country continue to increase security risks, and the citizens of our country are increasingly experiencing the devastating consequences of war." It is also emphasized that attacks on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure create a growing threat to the country's energy security.
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