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EU Adopts 19th Package of Russia Sanctions

In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, the European Union (EU) announced its official adoption of the 19th sanctions package against Russia,

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EU Introduces New Sanctions to Address Circumvention

To strengthen the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, the European Commission has introduced a new optional administrative mechanism

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EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

On July 18, 2025, the European Council announced the adoption the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The Council stated that the measures aim to

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European Union Adopts 17th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

In a press release published on May 20, 2025, the European Council adopted the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. According to the Council, the

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Poland Implements Key Amendments to Sanctions Legislation

Poland has announced significant amendments to the Polish Sanctions Act and related legislation. The amendments, which took effect on February 26, 2025,

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EU Adopts 16th Sanction Package Against Russia

Marking three years to the day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the European Union adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia. This package

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UK Government Issues New Guidance on "No Re-Export to Russia" Clauses

On January 7, 2025, the UK government issued the “No-Russia Clause Guidance” for those involved in exporting and supplying Common High Priority Items and

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EU Adopts 15th Round of Russian Sanctions

In a press release published on December 16, 2024, the European Council announced the adoption of a 15th round of sanctions against Russia. These measures

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EU releases 14th package of sanctions against Russia

On June 24, 2024, the European Council adopted a new comprehensive package of economic and individual restrictions against Russia. The package mainly

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European Commission Issues Provisional Ruling on Electric Vehicle Value Chains in China

On 12 June 2024, the European Commission ("Commission") issued a press release announcing a provisional conclusion that the battery electric vehicles

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EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made with Forced Labor

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament approved a ban of products made with forced labor. The ban will allow the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and

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Baltic Countries Customs Initiative for Sanctions Against Russia Expands

On May 9, 2024, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Finland signed an agreement to implement unified control measures designed to prevent the

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UK Announces Further Sanctions on Russia

On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) announced new sanctions targeting Russia and entities supporting the war in Ukraine.

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The European Union Council Adopts a 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

On Dec. 18, 2023, The European Union Council has adopted a 12th package of sanctions against Russia.

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EU Publishes Sanctions Due Diligence Guidance

On September 7, 2023, the European Union (EU) Commission published a “Guidance” document addressed to European operators to help them identify, assess,

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