(1)

On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP (1).

(2)

In its conclusions of 27 June 2024, the European Council reiterated its previous conclusions on continued support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and reconfirmed the Union’s unwavering commitment to providing continued political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine. The European Council also strongly condemned the recent escalation of hostilities by the Russian Federation, in particular the further intensified attacks against civilians and civilian and critical infrastructure, especially in the energy sector.

(3)

As long as the illegal actions by the Russian Federation continue to violate fundamental rules of international law, including, in particular, the prohibition on the use of force enshrined in Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, or of international humanitarian law, it is appropriate to maintain in force all the measures imposed by the Union and to take additional measures, if necessary. Consequently, Decision 2014/512/CFSP should be renewed for a further 6 months.

(4)

Decision 2014/512/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

‘1.

This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2025.’.