Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/963 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities

Official Journal of the European Union EN L series 2025/963 20.5.2025 COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2025/963 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities 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 8 October 2024, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 (1). (2) In its conclusions of 19 December 2024, the European Council condemned Russia’s hybrid campaign, including sabotage, disruption of critical infrastructure, cyber-attacks, information manipulation and interference, and attempts to undermine democracy, including in the electoral process, against the European Union and its Member States. The Council declared that it would continue to strengthen their resilience and make full use of all means available to prevent, deter and respond to Russia’s hybrid activities. (3) On 27 January 2025, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy noted that Russia’s hybrid actions are increasing in frequency and intensity. (4) On 12 March 2025, the European Parliament, in its resolution on the white paper on the future of European defence, underlined that the protection of Union land, air and maritime borders contributes to the security of the entire Union,...