International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
LeaveRussia detail: Withdrawal
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is a regional fishery advisory body and the world's oldest intergovernmental science organization.
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International Council for the Exploration of the Sea formally ended Russia’s membership after a three-year suspension, following Russia’s withdrawal from the organization. Russia had been suspended from ICES activities since 2022 due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the resulting breakdown in scientific cooperation. According to the report, the decision finalizes Russia’s complete exit from ICES governance, data exchange, and advisory processes, including participation in joint stock assessments. This effectively removes Russia from one of the key international scientific frameworks shaping fisheries management in the North Atlantic and adjacent seas.
Decision trail
Decision date 18/12/2025 · Reference ↗
The Russian Federation has officially notified the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of its decision to withdraw following a temporary suspension imposed in 2022 due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The withdrawal, which took effect on December 9, 2025, marks the end of Russia’s long-standing participation in the international marine science advisory body.
Status history since 2022
- 03/08/2026 — exited · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia
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