Prohibition to sell euro denominated transferable securities issued after 12 April 2022 or units in collective investment undertakings providing exposure to such securities, to any Belarusian national or natural person residing in Belarus or any legal person, entity or body established in Belarus.
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Shall not apply to nationals of a Member State or natural persons having a temporary or permanent
residence permit in a Member State,
09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
12.04.2022
EU general
Financial restrictions
Ban on banknotes
Belarus
Comprehensive - entities, individuals
Prohibition on the sell, supply, transfer or export euro denominated banknotes to Belarus or to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus, including the Government and the Central Bank of Belarus, or for use in Belarus.
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The prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of euro denominated banknotes provided that such sale, supply, transfer or export is necessary for:
– the personal use of natural persons travelling to Belarus or members of their immediate families travelling with them; or
– the official purposes of diplomatic missions, consular posts or international organisations in Belarus enjoying immunities in accordance with international law,
09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
10.03.2022
EU general
Trade restrictions
Export ban
Russia
Technology and dual-use goods
Prohibition to sell, supply, transfer or export maritime navigation goods and technology (listed in Annex XVI), whether or not originating in the EU, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia, for use in Russia, or for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel.
Provision of the technical assistance, brokering services or other services, financing or financial assistance related to the goods and technology to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia is also prohibited.
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The competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, for non-military use and for a non-military end-user, after having determined that such goods or technology or the related technical or financial assistance are intended for maritime safety.
09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023 End of grace period: 01.05.2022
10.03.2022
EU general
Financial restrictions
Ban on FX reserve and asset management
Russia
Public debt
Existing prohibitions on undertaking transactions related to the management of reserves and of assets of the Central Bank of Russia (28 February 2022) are expanded to include the Russian National Wealth Fund.
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09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
10.03.2022
EU general
Financial restrictions
Crypto transaction ban
Russia
Comprehensive - entities, individuals
Clarification that crypto assets fall under the scope of “transferable securities”. It is also confirmed the common understanding that loans and credit also include crypto assets.
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09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
10.03.2022
EU general
Financial restrictions
Money and capital markets restrictions
Belarus
Investments
Prohibition on listing on EU trading venues (and providing services) for the transferable securities of any entity in established in Belarus and with over 50% public ownership from 12 April 2022.
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09.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
12.04.2022
EU general
Trade restrictions
Export ban
Belarus
Energy - Oil
Prohibition to purchase, import or transfer, directly or indirectly, from Belarus of mineral fuels, bituminous substances and gaseous hydrocarbon products.
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02.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
03.03.2022
EU general
Trade restrictions
Export ban
Belarus
Industry - Wood
Prohibition (a) to import, directly or indirectly, wood products (Annex X) into the EU if they: (i) originate in Belarus; or (ii) have been exported from Belarus; (b) to purchase, directly or indirectly, wood products referred to in point (a) which are located in or which originated in Belarus; (c) to transport wood products referred to in point (a) if they originated in Belarus or are being exported from Belarus to any other country; (d) to provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and re-insurance, related to the prohibitions in points (a), (b) and (c).
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02.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
03.03.2022
EU general
Trade restrictions
Export ban
Belarus
Cement and cement products
Prohibition (a) to import, directly or indirectly, cement products (listed in Annex XI) into the EU if they: (i) originate in Belarus; or (ii) have been exported from Belarus; (b) to purchase, directly or indirectly, cement products referred to in point (a) which are located in or which originated in Belarus; (c) to transport cement products referred to in point (a) if they originated in Belarus or are being exported from Belarus to any other country; (d) to provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and re-insurance, related to the prohibitions in points (a), (b) and (c).
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02.03.2022
Completion date: 31.01.2023
03.03.2022
EU general
Trade restrictions
Export ban
Belarus
Industry - Iron and steel
Prohibition (a) to import, directly or indirectly, iron and steel products (listed in Annex XII) into the EU if they: (i) originate in Belarus; or (ii) have been exported from Belarus; (b) to purchase, directly or indirectly, iron and steel products referred to in point (a) which are located in or which originated in Belarus; (c) to transport iron and steel products referred to in point (a) if they originated in Belarus or are being exported from Belarus to any other country; (d) to provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance, including financial derivatives, as well as insurance and re-insurance, related to the prohibitions in points (a), (b) and (c).
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