This move requires EU-based financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence to Russia-linked
transactions.
It also marks a clear divergence from the FATF lists, as FATF suspended Russia but did not blacklist it.

Why this matters:
• EU entities covered by the AML framework must reassess exposure, counterparties and compliance
frameworks.
• The precedent may lead to further independent EU listings beyond FATF decisions.

While FATF remains central to global AML/CFT standards, the EU is signalling that regional risk
assessments may tighten further — especially where geopolitical threats intersect with financial crime
risks.

For more information and guidance, please see communique from the European Commission
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_2910

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