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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BIS Announces G7 Joint Guidance Document

On September 24, 2024, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a press release announcing the release of a joint

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BIS Expands Sanctions for Russia

On June 18, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule in the Federal Register implementing changes to the Russia and Belarus

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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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BIS Adds License Exception for Certain Medical Devices to Russia, Belarus, Ukraine

In a Federal Register Notice published on April 29, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a final rule that adds a new license

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CBP Announces Self-Certification Requirement for Certain Diamonds

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 29, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the requirements

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U.S. Announces New Russian Sanctions

In a series of press releases published on February 23, 2024, multiple U.S. government agencies including the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of

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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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EU Adopts 13th Package of Economic Sanctions on Russia

In a press release published on February 23, 2024, the European Council announced the adoption of Council Regulation (EU) 2024/745, making it the 13th

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OFAC Issues New General License for Russian Seafood

In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) bulletin published on February 21, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of

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Executive Order Expands Export and Import Sanctions on Russia

On December 22, 2023, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14114, which expands existing sanctions against certain Russian “financial facilitators”

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Highlights of the EU’s 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia Affecting EU Importers

On December 18th, 2023, the European Union Council adopted the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, Regulation (EU) 2023/2878, which amended

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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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