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Russia Sanctions – Common High Priority Items List
This page contains the Common High Priority Items list. It is composed of Western items critical to Russian weapons systems and its military development.
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This page contains the Common High Priority Items list. It is composed of Western items critical to Russian weapons systems and its military development. The list is ‘living’ and will be updated from time to time. Business plays a key role in preventing these items reaching Russia.
To note, this Common High Priority Items List does not represent the extent of our trade sanctions. See the Russia Regulations for the full set of measures and legal obligations.