2026-11-03 · revision 2 · Information cutoff 2026-11-03T11:25:22.713432+00:00
REGION
Russia and Eurasia
Review Ukraine’s EU-rule adaptation and an October statement concerning sanctions on DPRK-Russia cooperation. This does not assess Russia or all Central Asia today.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine / Ministry of Economy and Environment · 2026-11-02
Ukraine’s chemical industry discusses the cost of EU alignment
A 2 November Ukrainian government account reports an industry-government dialogue held in Rivne on 30 October, covering REACH and CLP alignment, hazardous substances and waste, and sector requirements including fertilisers and crop-protection products.
DPRK sanctions: distinguish the 28 October statement from legal listings
An EEAS joint statement dated 28 October says the EU, Australia and the United States implemented October sanctions targeting overseas workers, malicious cyber activities and actors in DPRK-Russia cooperation. Co-issuers, including Japan, call for implementation of UN sanctions.