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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of July 2025

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I. U.S. SANCTIONS - U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Shipping Network that Transports Oil and Petroleum Products from Russia: On July 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of July 21, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more

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EU reconsiders its free trade agreement with Israel due to the war in Gaza

EU foreign ministers have decided to explore the possibility of cancelling the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to allegations that the war in Gaza is raising doubts concerning Israel’s commitment to the safeguarding of...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of April 28, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 1, 2025, the UK Government...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of April 2025

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I. U.S. SANCTIONS  - White House Reportedly Considering Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets: On April 23, Politico reported that the White House is debating lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of April 14, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of April 7, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of March 2025

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Agrees to Help Lift International Sanctions on Certain Russian Exports: On March 25, Reuters reported that Washington has agreed “to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.” This consideration...more

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EU and UK Sanctions Developments

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Recent geopolitical events have prompted further changes in the European Union (EU) and UK sanctions regimes against Russia, Belarus and Syria....more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of March 3, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more

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EU and UK Sanctions Updates to Mark the Three-Year Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, 2025, the EU adopted its 16th package of sanctions against Russia, Belarus and non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine, symbolically marking the third anniversary of the start of Russia’s invasion of...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of February 17, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of February 10, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more

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[Webinar] Virtual Passport to Proficiency in Economic Sanctions - March 4th - 27th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

ACI’s virtual Passport to Proficiency Economic Sanctions features 21 hours of in-depth training led by a distinguished faculty of sanctions experts, drawn from diverse industries, the virtual event will provide in-depth...more

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[Event] 9th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - February 26th - 27th, Toronto, ON, Canada

CI’s 9th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is designed to cover your top compliance challenges, offering unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities for economic sanctions, trade, financial crime,...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of December

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Russian Construction Director and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses: On December 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of December 9, 2024

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RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Government adds one individual to the UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On December 9, 2024, OFSI added Anto Joseph to the UK sanctions list under the Russia regime.  Joseph is the CEO and...more

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Navigating Sanctions: An International Guide

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Since 2020, governments have lurched from pandemic-induced economic and health crises to new and protracted conflicts across the globe. In these times of upheaval and uncertainty, the use of sanctions has increased to an...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of November

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I.  US SANCTIONS - US Department of the Treasury Acts to Curtail Russia’s Use of the International Finance System: On November 21, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more

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International Sanctions Requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers: a Cayman Perspective

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As the war continues to rage on the Eastern front between Russia and Ukraine, the financial sanctions resulting from the initial invasions and ongoing conflict seem likely to continue to play a significant part in the global...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of October 7, 2024

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more

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UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation New Enforcement Powers and Increased Reporting Obligations

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On 12 September 2024, the UK government released the new Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations), which will come into force on 10 October 2024. The Regulations grant the...more

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UK Launches New Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation for Civil Enforcement of Trade Sanctions

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On 12 September 2024, the UK Government published The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”), which provide the regulatory framework for the Office of Trade Sanctions...more

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UK Government Launches Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to Enforce UK Trade Sanctions

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On 12 September 2024, the UK Government published the regulatory framework providing the scope and powers of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), the authority responsible for the implementation and...more

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UK Secondary Sanctions? The UK Broadens Its Designation Criteria To Target Foreign Persons With Exposure to the Russian Government...

On 31 July 2024, the UK government broadened its Russian sanctions regime, giving the government express power to impose sanctions on persons who provide financial services, or make available funds, economic resources, goods...more

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