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 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine [See page 13 of this Official Journal.],
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) Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 [OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 6.] gives effect to certain measures provided for in Decision 2014/145/CFSP [Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16).]. Those measures comprise the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain natural and legal persons, entities and bodies and restrictions
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