Security & Defense

#32026D0614Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/614 of 16 March 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

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This Council Decision adds nine Russian military officers to the EU sanctions list under the Ukraine territorial integrity sanctions regime. The individuals are senior and mid-level commanders from Russian airborne, tank, and special forces units who were directly involved in operations in the Kyiv Oblast, particularly in Bucha, during the early phase of the full-scale invasion in February-March 2022. They are cited for their roles in atrocities including executions, torture, looting, and war crimes against civilians that constitute crimes against humanity. The new listings include Colonel General Aleksandr Chayko, several colonels and lieutenant colonels commanding brigades and regiments of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, and other officers from the 36th Combined Arms Army and 106th Airborne Division. The measures consist of asset freezes and travel bans.

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Key Changes

  • Addition of 9 Russian military officers to the Annex of Decision 2014/145/CFSP
  • Asset freeze and travel ban applied to all 9 listed individuals effective 16 March 2026
  • Inclusion of Colonel General Aleksandr Chayko (former Eastern Military District Commander)

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Freeze all assets and financial resources of the nine listed Russian military officers (Chayko, Kondrov, Gorodilov, Chubarykin, Filonov, and others as listed in the Annex)

Financial institutions, banks, asset custodians, and all entities within EU jurisdiction
prohibition
high

Deny entry or transit rights through EU territory to the nine listed Russian military officers

EU Member States border authorities, immigration officials, and transport operators
prohibition
high

Implement the asset freeze and travel ban measures for Colonel General Aleksandr Yuryevich Chayko (DOB: 27.7.1971, Tax ID: 503009120703) effective immediately

All EU financial institutions and Member State authorities
prohibition
high

Apply restrictive measures to Colonel Andrey Viktorovich Kondrov (DOB: 12.8.1976), Commander of the 5th Separate Tank Brigade, including asset freeze and travel ban

Financial institutions and EU Member State authorities
prohibition
high

Enforce asset freeze and travel ban against Colonel Artem Igorevich Gorodilov (DOB: 8.8.1984, Passport: 4507 No 336855, Tax ID: 370203319194)

Financial institutions and EU Member State border authorities
prohibition

Affected Parties

Russian military commandersSenior officers of the Russian Armed Forces+3 more…

Tags

EU sanctions,Russia,Ukraine war