(1)

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

(2)

The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

(3)

In its Resolution ES-11/7, adopted on 24 February 2025, the United Nations General Assembly recalled the need for full implementation of its relevant resolutions adopted in response to the aggression against Ukraine, in particular its demand that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, and its demand for an immediate cessation of the hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, in particular of any attacks against civilians and civilian objects.

(4)

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.

(5)

It is appropriate to postpone the date of application of the mechanism for amending the crude oil price cap. Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495 (2) established a procedure for adjusting that price cap by reference to the average market price of Russian crude oil. That postponement is intended to provide the Council with additional time to examine and adopt any amendment that might be necessary in light of market developments, thereby ensuring an orderly and well-considered decision-making process.

(6)

Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.

(7)

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