Key data
| Regulation | Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1780, of 17 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Amends | Decision 2014/145/CFSP on restrictive measures concerning Ukraine |
| Publication | 17 July 2026 |
| Entry into force | 17 July 2026 (immediate effect) |
| Affected parties | European companies and individuals with commercial links to sanctioned Russians |
| Category | European Regulation — International sanctions |
| Year | 2026 |
| CELEX reference | 32026D1780 |
If your company operates in electronics, industrial components, energy sectors or has any link with Russian suppliers or customers, this decision requires you to review your counterparty portfolio today. Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1780, published and in force on 17 July 2026, expands the EU blacklist within the framework of the conflict in Ukraine with new Russian individuals and legal entities.
This decision is part of the additional pressure package announced by the European Council in June 2026, as a direct response to the escalation of Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
What does this regulation establish?
The Decision amends Decision 2014/145/CFSP, the main legal framework for EU sanctions related to Ukraine, adding new individuals and entities to the list of sanctioned parties. The specific measures applied to those listed are:
- Freezing of assets in the EU for all listed individuals and legal entities.
- Prohibition of entry into EU territory for listed individuals.
- Prohibition of commercial and financial relations by European companies with the sanctioned parties, with immediate effect.
Below are all the individuals and entities added to the blacklist in this decision:
| Name | Type | Sector / Reason for sanction |
|---|---|---|
| Irina Kharisova | Individual | President of ABS Electro group, manufacturer of electronic components used in Shahed drones and guided bombs employed in attacks against Ukrainian civilians |
| JSC ABS ZEIM Automation | Legal entity | Entity of ABS Electro group, linked to the manufacture of components for Russian weapons |
| Entity 3 (Russian energy sector) | Legal entity | Linked to the Russian energy sector |
| Entity 4 (Russian energy sector) | Legal entity | Linked to the Russian energy sector |
| Entity 5 (defense industry) | Legal entity | Linked to Russian defense industry |
| Entity 6 (defense industry) | Legal entity | Linked to Russian defense industry |
Note: The regulation identifies a total of 6 additional legal entities to Irina Kharisova. The full names of the four remaining entities linked to energy and defense must be verified in the official text published in the EU Official Journal.
Economic and operational impact
The impact is not only reputational: operating with sanctioned entities can result in administrative and criminal sanctions for the company and its directors, according to the implementation regulations of each Member State. In Spain, non-compliance with international sanctions is classified as an offense and can result in fines and criminal liability.
The sectors with the highest risk of exposure are:
- Electronics and component industry: The ABS Electro group is an active manufacturer. Any company that has purchased or supplied electronic components to this group must review its contracts.
- Energy: Four of the six sanctioned entities are linked to the Russian energy sector. Companies with supply contracts, trading or technical services in this area must act with special diligence.
- Defense and auxiliary industry: Two entities are directly linked to Russian defense industry.
- Financial sector: Banks, insurers and payment entities must block any transaction with the sanctioned parties and freeze assets if any.
Who does it affect?
- Spanish and European companies with purchase, distribution or supply contracts with Russian entities in the electronics, energy or defense sectors.
- Financial entities (banks, insurers, asset managers) that may have assets or transactions linked to the sanctioned parties.
- Logistics and transport companies that operate routes or services for the listed entities.
- Legal advisors, consultancies and audit firms that provide services to the sanctioned entities.
- Any company that has Irina Kharisova as a counterparty, shareholder or representative in any contractual relationship.
Practical example
A Spanish industrial automation company that has signed a component supply contract with JSC ABS ZEIM Automation—an entity of the ABS Electro group, now sanctioned—must halt any pending shipments and block associated payments from 17 July 2026. It cannot wait for contract expiration or claim that the agreement was signed before the sanction: the obligation to cease is immediate from the publication of the decision.
If this company has goods in transit or outstanding invoices, it must consult with legal advice specialized in international sanctions to determine whether it can retain funds or must notify the competent Spanish authority (the State Secretariat for Trade acts as the control authority for economic sanctions).
What should companies do now?
- Immediately review the list of counterparties: Cross-reference your database of suppliers, customers and partners with the sanctioned names: Irina Kharisova, JSC ABS ZEIM Automation and the four additional entities linked to energy and defense.
- Suspend any active commercial or financial relationship with the sanctioned parties from 17 July 2026. There is no grace period.
- Block pending payments and transfers to or from the listed entities and notify the corresponding financial entity.
- Document all actions taken: Keep evidence of the review, suspension of contracts and internal communications. This is key in case of inspection.
- Consult specialized legal advice if there are active contracts, goods in transit or assets linked to the sanctioned parties, to determine notification obligations to the State Secretariat for Trade.
- Activate sanctions compliance protocols so that future additions to the blacklist are detected automatically and preventively.
Frequently asked questions
From when is it mandatory to cease relations with the sanctioned parties?
From 17 July 2026, the date of publication and entry into force of Decision (CFSP) 2026/1780. There is no adaptation period: cessation must be immediate.
Which Russian companies have been added to the blacklist in this decision?
JSC ABS ZEIM Automation (of the ABS Electro group, manufacturer of components for Shahed drones and guided bombs) and four other entities linked to the Russian energy sector and defense industry have been sanctioned. As an individual, Irina Kharisova, president of the ABS Electro group, is sanctioned.
What happens if my company has a contract signed before the sanction with one of these entities?
The age of the contract does not exempt compliance. Sanctions have immediate effect on any commercial or financial relationship, regardless of when the agreement was signed. It is mandatory to suspend contract execution and consult with legal advice to manage notification obligations.
What specific measures do sanctions imply for those listed?
The measures are: freezing of assets in the EU for all listed entities and individuals, and prohibition of entry into EU territory for individuals (in this case, Irina Kharisova). European companies are prohibited from maintaining any commercial or financial relationship with them.
What regulatory framework does this decision fall under?
This decision amends Decision 2014/145/CFSP, the main framework for EU sanctions related to Ukraine, active since 2014. It is part of the additional pressure package announced by the European Council in June 2026 in response to the escalation of Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Official source
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/./legal-content/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:32026D1780