Goods, services with military and civil purpose (“dual-use goods and services”) The EU has sharpened and extended export controls on dual-use goods to target sensitive sectors in Russia’s military industrial complex, and limit Russia’s access to crucial advanced technology, such as:drones and software for dronessoftware for encryption devicessemiconductors and advanced electronicsengines for droneschemicals that could be used for chemical weaponslaw enforcement itemsspecial materials and industrial machinerycamouflage gear and riot control agentsrare earthsthermostatsthermographic camerasmachine toolsmachinery partsDC motors and servomotors for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) electronic components identified in weapon systems (helicopters, missiles, drones, and wheeled vehicles)all-terrain vehicles such as quad bikesmicrowave and aerial amplifiersdigital flight data recordersThe EU has also extended the list of sanctioned entities to whom tighter restrictions apply, including companies active in military and defence areas, which are logistically and materially supporting the invasion.The existing export ban now also covers jet fuel and fuel additives, which may be used by the Russian army.Lower tech items used by the military such as toy/hobby drones, complex generator devices, laptop computers, cameras and lenses, radio navigational aid apparatus and apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or data are also prohibited. FACTS The sanctions hit Russia’s access to important technologies beyond dual-use goods and technologies and downgrade over time their technological capabilities.They stop public financing or financial assistance for trade with, or investment support in, Russia, including national export support. A comprehensive approach to sanctionsIndividuals, companies and organisationsVisa measuresImport and export bansFinancial and business service measuresSanctions on energySanctions on transportAsset recovery and confiscation Making sanctions effective