Corrected: UK Issues the 7th Package of Russia Sanctions

This article is being re-issued with minor grammatical and informational changes. The original title was "European Council agrees on a 12th package of

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UK Amends Russia Sanctions Regulations

The UK government recently amended its Russia Regulations, The Russia (Sanctions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 “the 2023 Regulations”), and—along

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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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EU Restrictions on Imports of Steel and Iron Products from Russia

The European Union’s (EU) eleventh package of sanctions against Russia tightens the restrictions on imports of steel and iron products by requiring

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BIS Announces New Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus

In a final rule published on May 23, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the implementation of new export

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U.S. Issues Executive Order, Imposes New Sanctions on Nicaragua

On October 24, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing additional steps against Nicaragua “with respect to the

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OFAC Issues Iran General License D-2 and FAQs

On September 23, 2022, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of Iran General License D-2. OFAC

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OFAC Announces Russia-Related Changes to General Licenses and FAQs, Publishes Fact Sheet

On July 14, 2022, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the issuance of four Russia-related General Licenses.

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BIS Posts Russia-Belarus FAQs

On May 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) updated its guidance “Resources on Export Controls Implemented in

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US Announces Additional Sanctions and Controls for Russia, Belarus

On March 15, 2022, in two press releases, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

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European Union (EU) Council Imposes Additional Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

On 9 March 2022, the European Union (EU) announced further targeted sanctions against Russia and Belarus. In addition to the introduction of new

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Executive Order Issued on Ethiopian Sanctions

On September 17, 2021, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the

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U.S. Issues Executive Order, Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

On August 20, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing additional steps against Russia for "specified harmful

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Executive Order Issued on Belarusian Sanctions

On August 9, 2021, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation

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UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

On May 28, 2021, in a press release, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) announced the renewal of “the arms embargo, travel ban and assets freeze

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