Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

On 27 January 2025, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/175.
The Council renewed Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning sectoral restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine for a further six months.
This Decision shall apply until 31 July 2025.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine align themselves with this Council Decision.
They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.