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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the[...]

On 22 December 2025, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/26481.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2648 prolonged restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine for a further 6 months, until 31 July 2026.

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine align themselves with this Council Decision.

They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.

The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.

1 OJ L, 2025/2648, 23.12.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/2648/oj

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