Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1561
of 14 September 2017
amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP.
In view of the continuing undermining or threatening of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be renewed for a further six months.
The Council has reviewed the individual designations set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP and decided to amend the information concerning certain individuals and entities.
The entries for four deceased persons should be deleted from the list of designated persons and entities.
Following changes in the ownership structure of three entities, the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended in order to keep the measures against them in place.
Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: