Sanctions against Russia
As a response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has imposed comprehensive sanctions, which Norway has aligned itself with.
Norway has adopted all EU sanction packages against Russia, with only a few exceptions and national adjustments. These sanctions have been incorporated into Norwegian law through Regulation of 15 August 2014 No. 1076 on restrictive measures concerning actions that undermine or threaten Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence, and stability.
These historically extensive sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s ability to finance and sustain its illegal war in Ukraine. The restrictions are continuously tightening, significantly limiting trade opportunities with Russia.
Guidance on Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Military Aggression Against Ukraine
On 19 February 2025, Norway introduced additional sanctions against Russia, aligning with the EU’s fifteenth sanctions package. More information on these new measures can be found here: Nye sanksjoner mot Russland innført i norsk rett.
Please note that the DEKSA guide is not available in English. However, as Norway’s measures are largely identical to those adopted by the European Union, you may refer to the European Commission’s extensive FAQs on EU sanctions against Russia, available here.