EU Issues Russian Sanctions FAQs for Road Transport, Donetsk and Luhansk

The EU updated its frequently asked questions over its Russian sanctions regime, releasing guidance on road transport and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The road transport FAQs cover criteria member state authorities should apply to determine if the transport of goods by a road transport undertaking established in Russia or Belarus is necessary and thus should be authorized; whether an authorization should be granted to a single shipment, a company or a specific transport operation; and more. The Donetsk and Luhansk FAQs cover how operators should assess which areas in the regions are subject to restrictions and how member states should treat Russian companies when they carry out goods transiting between Russia and Kaliningrad.