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Doing business in Russia. Sanctions latest
Latest information for UK businesses on Russia and Ukraine, including the Crimea,
The European Union ( EU) sanctions have been implemented in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and incursions into eastern Ukraine. They have been closely coordinated with a wide range of international partners.
The UK government is keeping its economic engagement with Russia under close review. Some bilateral cooperation and trade support activity is being affected.
Decisions on any further diplomatic, political and economic measures will be taken in close collaboration with EU and G7 partners.
The UK government will continue to offer UK companies support and guidance. Commercial decisions are ultimately for companies to make themselves on the basis of commercial risk, bearing in mind increased risk that high profile business engagement might be exploited by Russia for political reasons.