12th package of restrictive measures targeting Russia

the 12^th package of restrictive measures imposed In light of the continuing war in Ukraine. These measures include:

• Additional listing of over 140 individuals and entities to the sanctions list.
• A ban on direct or indirect import, purchase or transfer of diamonds from Russia.
• A direct ban applies to non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds.
• Introduction of a no Russia clause which prohibits re-exportation to Russia of particularly sensitive goods and technology, including Russian military systems.
• Further circumvention measures relating to dual use goods and technologies, including extending the transit ban to all battlefield goods.
• Exceptions were introduced for personal use items.
• A ban on Russian nationals from holding any posts on governing bodies.
• Tighter compliance rules have been introduce to clamp down on circumvention to support the implementation of the oil price cap.

Members should familiarise themselves with the measures introduced and how they can comply with the sanctions. The relevant Statutory Instruments are, or will be shortly, available on the Irish Statute Book. Further information on restrictive measures can be viewed also at:
 

• The EU Council website, from which the measures agreed at an EU level in response to the crisis in Ukraine can be found
• The European Commission website, from which Frequency Asked Question documents are available
• The Central Bank of Ireland
• D/Foreign Affairs – who also have domestic guidance on the implementation of sanctions at the bottom of that page.

Please monitor the websites referenced above closely in the event that further information is available or further restrictive measures are adopted.