The Department for International Trade (DIT) recommend that concerned companies trading with Ukraine and Russia contact the Export Support Service (ESS) on 0300-303-8955. Alternatively, companies can access the ESS landing page which also features a dedicated link for Ukraine and Russia enquiries.

For information on export controls contact the Export Control Joint Unit Helpline on 020 7215 4594 or email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk or subscribe to the Export Control Joint Unit’s notices to exporters

For information on import controls contact the Department for International Trade’s Import Licensing Branch on importcontrols@trade.gov.uk

The British Chambers of Commerce has compiled a Q&A for businesses that trade in the affected regions.

The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) has launched the "Big Privatisation — 2024" project, which offers investment prospects through online privatisation auctions.

For more details and participation links:

ProZorro Sale

State Property Fund of Ukraine

SPFU is a government body responsible for managing and privatising state property to promote economic growth and attract investments. As a key governmental agency, it plays a crucial role in Ukraine’s economic development by facilitating the strategic management and privatisation of state-owned properties.

For information on financial sanctions contact the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation by email OFSI@hmtreasury.gov.uk or subscribe to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s e-alerts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has further information on steps that firms should take if they have any concerns over the implications of financial sanctions on Russian entities. This includes screening against the UK Sanctions List, and the list of asset freeze targets for financial sanctions obligations

For information on transport sanctions contact the Department for Transport by email transportsanctions@dft.gov.uk

For general information on sanctions contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Sanctions Unit by email sanctions@fcdo.gov.uk

The Home Office has announced that Ukrainians who are on work, study or visit visas in the UK will have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes.

The Government has advised against travel to Russia at this time.