THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2014/872/CFSP of 4 December 2014 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, and Decision 2014/659/CFSP amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP,
Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
(2)
On 8 September 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 960/2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.
(3)
On 4 December 2014 the Council adopted Decision 2014/872/CFSP.
(4)
These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, particularly with a view to ensuring its uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary, following the adoption of Decision 2014/872/CFSP.
(5)
Regulations (EU) No 833/2014 and (EU) No 960/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: