1. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, gold if it originates in Russia and it has been exported from Russia into the Union or to any third country after 22 July 2022.

2. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, products processed in a third country incorporating the product prohibited in paragraph 1.

3. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, gold jewellery if it originates in Russia and it has been exported from Russia into the Union after 22 July 2022.

4. It shall be prohibited to:

(a) provide technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the goods referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of those goods, directly or indirectly in relation to the prohibition in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3;

(b) provide financing or financial assistance related to the goods referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for any purchase, import or transfer of those goods, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, directly or indirectly in relation to the prohibition in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.

5. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to gold which is necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic missions, consular posts or international organisations in Russia enjoying immunities in accordance with international law.