#32026D0438Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/438 of 23 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 on restrictive measures against the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by Russia of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine
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This Council Decision extends the existing EU restrictive measures originally adopted in February 2022 in response to Russia's illegal actions in certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine. The measures are renewed for another year until 24 February 2027. The decision references the UN General Assembly's Resolution ES-11/7 of 24 February 2025, which demands the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. The extension maintains all sanctions in force as long as Russia continues to violate international law, including the prohibition on the use of force under the UN Charter.
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Key Changes
- Extends the validity of all restrictive measures in Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 from 24 February 2026 to 24 February 2027
- Maintains in force all existing sanctions against illegal recognition, occupation or annexation of Ukrainian territories
- References UNGA Resolution ES-11/7 of 24 February 2025 calling for immediate Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
Obligations
What this law requires
Maintain all restrictive measures imposed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 in force until 24 February 2027
Continue enforcement of sanctions measures as long as the Russian Federation continues to violate fundamental rules of international law, including the prohibition on the use of force under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter
Continue enforcement of sanctions measures as long as the Russian Federation continues to violate international humanitarian law