Sanctions Update – Russia

Important - Sanctions 

A full-scale attack was launched by Russia on Ukraine in the early hours of this morning (24.02.22). 

Revised UK sanctions on Russia were announced earlier this week. These will be strengthened during the day. 

The Department for International Trade (DIT) recommend that concerned companies trading with Ukraine and Russia contact the Export Support Service (ESS) on 0300-303-8955. The ESS helpline hours are being extended between now and the end of the weekend, from 08:00 - 22:00 Thursday-Sunday inclusive. DIT will review this on Monday to examine the case for out of hours provision. Alternatively, companies can access the ESS landing page which also features a dedicated link for Ukraine and Russia enquiries.

Latest news:

7 June - UK targets Russian airlines with new sanctions

9 March - UK strengthens ban on Russia aircraft and introduces new trade sanctions

8 March - Notice to exporters 2022/05: General Trade Licence Russia sanctions aviation insurance

7 March - Suspension of ATA Carnet operations in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine

1 March - NTE 2022/04: introduction of new sanctions against Russia

25 February - PM announces sanctions following Russian invasion of Ukraine

25 February - NTE 2022/03: Russia - licence suspensions and OGELs revised