During 18-19 July 2025, the EU unveiled its 18th “package” of sanctions launched against Russia since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Among these measures, the EU seeks to close an apparent loophole by which...more
8/19/2025
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The new measures against Russia’s ally largely parallel the UK’s sanctions against Russia itself.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with Latham’s...more
The measures prohibit gold imports and add new SDN, Entity List, and asset freeze designations.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
7/5/2022
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New announcements and rules expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia and Belarus.
This Client Alert summarises the latest sanctions and trade restrictions that have been imposed, or are under...more
New rules significantly expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
4/13/2022
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New rules significantly expand the scope of existing Ukraine- and Russia-related sanctions and impose stringent export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of fast-moving developments....more
2/25/2022
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The UK imposes travel bans and financial sanctions on eight Belarusian officials - including Belarus’ President.
On 29 September 2020, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on eight Belarusian officials it considers to have...more