The supporting legislation for these measures can be found in the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, link below: 

Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (legislation.gov.uk) 

The New Measures 

The new measures prohibit the export, supply and delivery, the making available to, or for use in Russia, of a range of goods and the provision of related ancillary services. 

The provision includes a range of goods Russia has been using on the battlefield. 

Where to find the Regulatory Detail 

Schedules in the Regulations where additions have been made: 

2A (critical-industry goods and critical-industry technology) 

2E (quantum computing and advanced materials goods and technology) 

3C (defence and security goods and defence and security technology) 

3E (G7 dependency and further goods) and 3I (Russia’s vulnerable goods) 

Exceptions to the Prohibition 

There are limited exceptions to the prohibitions, these being set out in detail in the legislation.  Export licences may be granted in these very limited circumstances. 

Related measures 

Information on existing financial sanctions against Russia is available from the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), link below: 

Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Further guidance and support 

Guidance on the scope of sanctions against Russia, including the circumstances in which licences can be granted, is due for an update and will be found on the Russia sanctions: guidance page, link below: 

Russia sanctions guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

For further information on import-related sanctions, contact Department for Business and Trade’s Import Licensing Branch, email: importcontrols@trade.gov.uk 

The Export Support Service is ready to help with any other enquiries about exporting or trading with Russia or Ukraine outside the requirement for export licences. 

Contact Details for the Export Control Joint Unit and General queries about strategic export licensing. 

Export Control Joint Unit 

Department for Business and Trade 

Old Admiralty Building 

Admiralty Place 

London 

SW1A 2DY 

Email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk 

Telephone 020 7215 4594 

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