Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/445
of 13 March 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 from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 17 March 2014 the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP(1).
(2) On 15 September 2016 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1671(2), thereby renewing the measures for a further six months.
(3) 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.
(4) The Council has reviewed the individual designations set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP. That Annex should be amended and the entries for two persons should be deleted.
(5) Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1671 of 15 September 2016 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 249, 16.9.2016, p. 39).